2008 Pontiac Solstice vs 2008 smart Fortwo
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | 2008 smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 159 | 140 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 877 | 50 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 27 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 36 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,608 mi | 41,179 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Solstice | smart Fortwo |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 99 | 5 |
| Engine | 5 | 33 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 20 |
| Power Train | 3 | 32 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 29 | 3 |
| Structure | 6 | 8 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 9 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 0 |
2008 Pontiac Solstice
2008 smart Fortwo
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.