2006 Pontiac Torrent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Torrent years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 240 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Torrent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (73 complaints, 30%), typically at around 64,853 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 10 fires, 15 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 240owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Pontiac Torrent problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility problems | 73 | 30% | 64,853 | “blend door” (52%) | $1,850 |
| Electrical System problems | 63 | 26% | 84,813 | “blend door” (24%) | — |
| Engine | 29 | 12% | 95,771 | — | — |
| Steering | 29 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 9% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 16 | 7% | 96,493 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 6% | 105,888 | — | — |
| Seats | 12 | 5% | 78,881 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 5% | 83,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 10 | 4% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 4% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 9 | 4% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 3% | 95,541 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 3% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 33,350 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 1% | 18,135 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 1% | 91,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1% | 99,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 57,765 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 9,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Pontiac Torrent recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering failed to operate as designed, the brakes seized, and the vehicle lost motive power with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact poured water onto the onboard computer…
The vehicle randomly powers down completely loosing steering, braking, acceleration, emergency flashers and lights, no matter how fast or slow or location. No rhyme or reason to the sporadic complete shut down and doesn't start back immediately and sometimes minutes to hours before it will. Not…
When i hit a bump in the road, my car immediately started making a loud knocking noise when i would hit a bump or when i would press on the brakes. The knocking was coming from somewhere under the car in the rear driver's side. I took my car to my (very trustworthy) mechanic today and he said the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac torrent. The contact stated that the windshield wiper blades inadvertently disengaged while in use as smoke was seen coming from the ignition. The contact pulled over and exited the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and flames were seen. The fire department…
While driving and stopping my brakes make a grinding noise and the abs and tc control lights turn on this has happened several times
Other Pontiac Torrent years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Torrent | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 Torrent | 125 | 0 |
| 2007 Torrent | 243 | 4 |
| 2006 | 240 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
Owners most often report visibility, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 73 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Pontiac Torrent a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Torrent model years, the 2006 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.