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Pontiac Solstice repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (0%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)

Other (9%)

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Pontiac Solstice electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (9%)

< $100 (55%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD

13000 mi NOT FIXED. The Passenger Presence Sensor in the Passenger seat failed; no airbag for passenger. The quote from the GM dealer was $900 to fix. We did not fix it yet - hoping a recall, as this part was recalled for Cadillac. 
15000 mi

US $550
A/C Hose Failure, diagnosed & replaced 
16500 mi Airbag (Passenger Presence Sensor) Recall - "Temporary Fix" so the Passenger Airbag would function again. 
17100 mi

US $213
Replaced original factory battery (10 years old, finally gave out) 
17800 mi Safety - Final Recall to replace passenger seat presence sensor, which had failed several years ago, so that the air bags would work properly. 
16 mi Steering wheel audio controls stopped working. Parts replaced under GM warranty. 

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2008 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

31500 mi

US $785
Battery went down on a 4 year old summer car, not very good. Some body panels need removed to change it, so not an easy one. The heater would not work properly, needed a resistor added due to a design flaw. That had actually never ever worked on this car, yet would not be fixed under warranty! 

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2007 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed manual RWD

82000 mi

US $900
Passenger presence module (seat switch) replaced. 

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2007 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

turbocharged 260hp 2.0L I4 5-speed automatic RWD

20000 mi Replaced A/C condenser....made whinning sound and smell of freon inside car when operating. Replaced turn signal switch... it would not cancel out after turns. Replaced A/C condenser....made whinning sound and smell of freon inside car when operating.. Replaced turn signal switch... it would not cancel out after turns. 

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2007 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

13000 mi Replace compresor 

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2006 Pontiac Solstice 2dr Convertible

177-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD

42160 mi

C $26
Keyless battery clip holder broke, re-soldered new and replaced keypad 
88000 mi

US $600
Window Regulators. 

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Pontiac Solstice Electrical Problems

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