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Pontiac Solstice

2006–2010 · 18 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
21
Best
23
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The Pontiac Solstice has been tested by the EPA across 18 different configurations spanning model years 2006 through 2010. Over this period, the Solstice has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 23 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2010
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600192923MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2010
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192721MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192421MPG
2009
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192621MPG
2008
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192421MPG
2008
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192521MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192621MPG
2007
2L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192421MPG
2007
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300172621MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Premium
$3,300172621MPG
2006
2.4L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spd • Premium
$3,300192421MPG

Historical Efficiency

2010
23
2009
22
2008
22
2007
22
2006
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Solstice) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Pontiac Solstice. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Pontiac Pontiac Solstice grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
40
Total Deaths
34

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
27.5%
Fire Occurrence
2.5%
Speeding Involved
27.5%
DUI Involved
25.0%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

72%
Front
19%
Side
9%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2021
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
0.80
2020
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2019
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2018
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2017
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
4
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes3
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
0.50
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2008
1
2006
5
Critical
Moderate
Advisory