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Pontiac Torrent Problems

The Pontiac Torrent was a compact crossover SUV produced from 2006-2009, sharing its platform with the Chevrolet Equinox. With 1,836 complaints and no reported deaths, the Torrent had first-year quality issues typical of new models. The 2006 debut year had the most complaints, while later years showed improvement before Pontiac's discontinuation.

1,836
Total Complaints
1
Total Recalls
4
Model Years
0
Reported Deaths
✓

Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

2009

Common Problem Categories

Air Bags 232
Electrical System 212
Fuel/propulsion System 194
Visibility 166
Electronic Stability Control (esc) 156

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2009 46 0 4 0 Good
2008 358 0 24 6 Average
2007 708 1 18 10 Below Average
2006 724 0 38 36 Below Average

Pontiac Torrent Years to Avoid

2006, 2007

Best Pontiac Torrent Years

2009, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions