2008 Pontiac Torrent Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Torrent years
- Fewer complaints than other years 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Pontiac Torrent. That ranks 3rd out of 4 Torrent model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (46 complaints, 37%), typically at around 77,500 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 125owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 46 | 37% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 25 | 20% | 75,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 15 | 12% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 12% | 99,900 | — | — |
| Engine | 11 | 9% | 63,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 9 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% | 79,689 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 6% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 6% | 66,689 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 6 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 3% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 2% | 63,901 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 2% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 113,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2% | 99,129 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 2% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 1% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 74,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Pontiac Torrent recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and was told that it could possibly be fixed but itâs not a guarantee that it will fix the problem and…
Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast. Please note that the battery is new, starter is new, water pump is new , I got new engine fans, radiator and the truck is…
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was vibrating excessively. The ABS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the rear sub frame had…
The contact owns a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated while the front passenger seat was not occupied. The vehicle was diagnosed and a failure code for the passenger presence system (PPS) was retrieved. The contact was…
Service air bag light continually goes on and of randomly, at times does not recognize when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. This is a serious problem because when air bag light is on it disables the air bags which wonât deploy in a crash. I found that they recall the 2007 models for…
Other Pontiac Torrent years
← 2007 Torrent · 2009 Torrent →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Torrent | 17 | 0 |
| 2008 | 125 | 0 |
| 2007 Torrent | 243 | 4 |
| 2006 Torrent | 240 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?
Owners most often report air bags, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 46 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.