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2006–2009 · 4 model years

Pontiac Torrent recalls & problems by year

4 recalls and 625 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2007243 complaints
Most recalls20074 recalls
Crashes reported23in owner complaints
Injuries reported360 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253002006: 240 complaints, 0 recalls2007: 243 complaints, 4 recalls2008: 125 complaints, 0 recalls2009: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2006200720082009
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2009 Torrent—19–20 mpg0171030
2008 Torrent—19 mpg012552100
2007 Torrent—19–20 mpg42437380
2006 Torrent—18–19 mpg02401010150

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Air bags117
  • Electrical system107
  • Fuel/propulsion system98
  • Visibility83
  • Electronic stability control (esc)78
  • Steering70
  • Engine49
  • Fuel system, gasoline40