MYRModel Year Report

2007 Pontiac Torrent

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2007 Pontiac Torrent
BUILT 2026-08-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Torrent Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2006: 240 complaints 2006 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009
2007: 243 complaints
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YearComplaints
2006240
2007243
2008125
200917

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 27%

27% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 65 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 21%

21% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 52 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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WHILE DRIVING MY STABITRAK LIGHT CAME ON CAUSING ALL TIRES TO LOCK UP. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY, STEERING WHEEL WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALL 4 BRAKES LOCKED UP AND LOUD GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130503

AIR BAGS 19%

19% of complaints: air bags — 46 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REAR ENDED IN OCTOBER OF 2019, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200325

STEERING 10%

10% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON 11/5/17 MY 2007 PONTIAC STEERING LOCKED AND I WAS IN A MAJOR CAR CRASH. THE STEERING LOCKED AS I TRIED TO LEAVE A GAS STATION AFTER GIVING A STRANDED PERSON A JUMP. I TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

WHILE DRIVING MY STABITRAK LIGHT CAME ON CAUSING ALL TIRES TO LOCK UP. I WAS UNABLE TO STEER VEHICLE SAFELY, STEERING WHEEL WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. ALL 4 BRAKES LOCKED UP AND LOUD GRINDING NOISE COULD BE HEARD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130503

I WAS ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OUT. I TRIED TO PULL OFF THE RODE BUT RAN INTO A DITCH AND DAMAGED ONE OF MY TIRES. I COULD NOT TURN THE WHEEL IT WAS VERY HARD TO STEER, I MADE IT TO A EXIT AND FOUND A LOCAL AUTO ZONE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100105

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 25 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20070614 — visibility

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. T

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-766

Campaign 07V242000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070830 — air bags

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR P

Campaign 07V344000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080508 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION I

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC

Campaign 07V520000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130101 — fuel system, gasoline

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 20

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for r

Campaign 12V459000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Pontiac Torrent — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (65 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electronic stability control (esc) issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (46 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V242000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V344000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V520000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.