Oldsmobile Ciera vs Pontiac Solstice
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Oldsmobile Ciera | Pontiac Solstice |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 354 | 874 |
| Model years covered | 1984–1996 | 2006–2009 |
| Worst model year | 1996 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 38 |
| Fires reported | 4 | 4 |
| Injuries reported | 30 | 26 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Brakes | Airbags |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 21.5% | 7.8% |
Oldsmobile Ciera by year
What breaks
Brakes
69
19.5%
Engine & Cooling
48
13.6%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
33
9.3%
Electrical System
31
8.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
27
7.6%
Seat Belts
26
7.3%
Body & Structure
19
5.4%
Steering
17
4.8%
Pontiac Solstice by year
What breaks
Airbags
540
61.8%
Electrical System
76
8.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
61
7.0%
Brakes
55
6.3%
Seats
39
4.5%
Engine & Cooling
28
3.2%
Body & Structure
16
1.8%
Other & Unspecified
11
1.3%