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Pontiac Torrent Best and Worst Years by Owner Complaints

What this means

We rank Pontiac Torrent model years by the number of owner complaints filed with NHTSA, from fewest to most. Complaint counts aren't failure rates: years that sold more cars, or that are older, can show more reports. We rank only model years at least five years old, because newer ones are still collecting reports. Among settled years shown, the 2009 drew the fewest (17) and the 2007 the most (243).

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026

Complaints filed by model year

3 settled years with the fewest complaints3 settled years with the mostStill collecting reports

Every year compared

Pontiac Torrent model years: complaints filed with NHTSA, recall campaigns, most-reported component, crash stars and combined mpg. Select a column heading to sort.
Most-reported component
2009
Among the fewest complaints		 17 0 Air bags — 19–20
2008
Among the fewest complaints		 125 0 Air bags — 19
2006
Among the fewest complaints		 240 0 Visibility — 18–19
2007
Among the most complaints		 243 4 Fuel/propulsion system — 19–20

Sources: NHTSA ODI complaints, NHTSA recalls, NHTSA NCAP, EPA; retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

What owners reported in the Pontiac Torrent years with the most complaints

These settled model years drew the most owner complaints to NHTSA. The share in brackets is the part of that year’s complaints that names each component; one complaint can name several.

2007 Pontiac Torrent: 243 complaints

Most-reported: Fuel/propulsion system 65 (27%); Air bags 53 (22%); Electronic stability control 53 (22%).

Reports mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 8 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 76,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns listed.

2006 Pontiac Torrent: 240 complaints

Most-reported: Visibility 73 (30%); Electrical system 63 (26%); Engine 29 (12%).

Reports mention 10 crashes, 10 fires, 15 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.

2008 Pontiac Torrent: 125 complaints

Most-reported: Air bags 46 (37%); Fuel/propulsion system 25 (20%); Electrical system 15 (12%).

Reports mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.

The Pontiac Torrent years with the fewest complaints

2009 Pontiac Torrent: 17 complaints

Most-reported: Air bags 6 (35%); Steering 3 (18%); Structure 3 (18%).

Reports mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 63,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.

2008 Pontiac Torrent: 125 complaints

Most-reported: Air bags 46 (37%); Fuel/propulsion system 25 (20%); Electrical system 15 (12%).

Reports mention 5 crashes, 2 fires, 10 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.

2006 Pontiac Torrent: 240 complaints

Most-reported: Visibility 73 (30%); Electrical system 63 (26%); Engine 29 (12%).

Reports mention 10 crashes, 10 fires, 15 injuries. Typical odometer reading when owners filed: 80,000 miles. 0 recall campaigns listed.

Crashes, fires and injuries in Pontiac Torrent owner reports

Pontiac Torrent owner complaints to NHTSA that report a crash, fire, injury or death, and the typical odometer reading when filed
Model yearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTypical miles at filing
200917103063,000
20081255210080,000
2007243738076,000
2006240101015080,000

Owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA. “Typical miles” is the median odometer reading in complaints that gave one (shown when at least 10 did). Source: NHTSA ODI complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Largest Pontiac Torrent recalls

  • ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS/FMVSS 201 (2007 model year; 57,100 vehicles across all models; filed Nov 2007; 07V520000)
  • Fuel Pump Module May Crack (2007 model year; 49,768 vehicles across all models; filed Sep 2012; 12V459000)
  • FMVSS 212 - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING (2007 model year; 6,213 vehicles across all models; filed Jun 2007; 07V242000)
  • FMVSS 208/SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION/AIRBAG (2007 model year; 437 vehicles across all models; filed Aug 2007; 07V344000)

All 4 Pontiac Torrent recall campaigns · Pontiac Torrent problems, recalls and mpg by year · Used car inspection checklist

What the numbers can't tell you

  • Sales volume. NHTSA publishes no sales figures with complaints, so a popular year draws more reports even if each car is no worse.
  • Recent years are under-counted. Owners file reports for years after purchase; the newest model years will keep growing.
  • The individual car. Maintenance, mileage and repairs matter more for one used car than any model-year average. Get a pre-purchase inspection and check open recalls by VIN.

Pontiac Torrent years FAQ

Which Pontiac Torrent year has the fewest complaints?

Among the model years shown whose counts have settled, the 2009 has the fewest owner complaints filed with NHTSA (17). That is a count of reports, not a measure of reliability.

Does fewer complaints mean a more reliable car?

Not necessarily. Complaint counts depend on how many cars were sold, how old they are and how many owners file reports. Use them to spot patterns worth asking about, alongside recalls, crash tests and a pre-purchase inspection.

Are there Pontiac Torrent years to avoid?

No model year is officially one to avoid. By owner complaints to NHTSA, the settled years with the most reports are the 2007, 2006 and 2008 models, and across all years the most-reported problem area is the air bags. Compare those years with the ones that drew the fewest reports, then check any specific car for open recalls by VIN and get a pre-purchase inspection.

What is the most common Pontiac Torrent problem?

Across the model years shown, owners most often report problems with the air bags (115 of 625 complaints list it). Each model-year report breaks the complaints down by component.

How many recalls does the Pontiac Torrent have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns covering the Pontiac Torrent. See every one, with official wording and repair rates, on the Pontiac Torrent recall page.

Why are newer years left out of fewest and most?

Owners keep filing complaints for years after a car is sold. We mark the two newest model years as still collecting reports, and we only rank years that are at least five years old.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Data sources

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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