Pontiac Torrent years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac Torrent stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac Torrent years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Torrent complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Torrent problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system134
- Airbags115
- Electrical106
- Visibility97
- Driver assistance83
- Engine77
- Steering68
- Brakes40
- Body27
- Acceleration27
- Transmission22
- Seats18
Most reported problems on the Pontiac Torrent
Pontiac Torrent problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 90 | 17 | Airbags | 63,000 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 85 | 125 | Airbags | 80,000 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2007 | 73 | 243 | Fuel system | 76,000 | 4 | 7 | |
| 2006 | 74 | 240 | Visibility | 80,000 | 0 | 10 |
Recalls 4
Questions about the Pontiac Torrent
What years of the Pontiac Torrent should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac Torrent has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Torrent?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Torrent?
Fuel system, with 134 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (115) and electrical (106).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Torrent have?
4 recalls between 2006 and 2009. The 2007 model year has the most, with 4.
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