Pontiac Torrent Problems by Year
NHTSA has 625 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac Torrent, across 4 model years (2006–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (243). The most reported problem area overall is air bags.
Pontiac Torrent years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Torrent model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Torrent: 243 complaints, 4 recalls
- 2006 Torrent: 240 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2008 Torrent: 125 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac Torrent problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags problems | 115 | 4 | 16 |
| Electrical System problems | 106 | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 98 | 4 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 78 | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 68 | 4 | 5 |
| Engine | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 27 | 4 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 27 | 4 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 26 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 22 | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Seats | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Tires | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Equipment | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Pontiac Torrent problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2007: fuel/propulsion system (65) · air bags (53) · electronic stability control (esc) (52)
- 2006: visibility (73) · electrical system (63)
All Pontiac Torrent model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Torrent | 17 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2008 Torrent | 125 | 0 | — | Air Bags | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2007 Torrent | 243 | 4 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | More complaints than other years |
| 2006 Torrent | 240 | 0 | — | Visibility | More complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Torrent years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (243), 2006 (240), 2008 (125). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac Torrent?
Air Bags, with 115 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Torrent have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.