MYRModel Year Report

2008 Pontiac Torrent

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2008 Pontiac Torrent
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:51:43.079Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
125
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Air bags

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 240 complaints 2006 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 125 2009: 17 complaints 2009
2006: 240 complaints 2006 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 125 2009: 17 complaints 2009
2006: 240 complaints 2006 2007: 243 complaints 2007 2008: 125 complaints 2008 125 2009: 17 complaints 2009

2008: 125 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2006240
2007243
2008125
200917

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

37% · 46 reports
CRASHINJURY
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The contact's friend owed a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The contact stated while the owner was driving at an unknown speed when he fell asleep and rear-ended a semi-truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-11-16

Left side windows and locks will not open with key or remote periodically. Air bag light off when sitting and comes on when no one on pasngr side. Car was rear ended and front ended but ferrman stated they fixed properly.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-04-23

Also filed under Seats

The passenger seat air bag sensor is bad and has been bad and it cost a lot of money to fix it and I have researched online and it is very common on these and I think it should be recalled because it is not safe to not have the airbag…

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-11-05

Fuel/propulsion system

20% · 25 reports
CRASH
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Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-03-19

Also filed under Electrical system

Electronic stability control (esc)

12% · 15 reports

Electrical system

12% · 15 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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200 Pontiac Torrent ..snow melted and the water leaked into the fuse box and imitated a fire .it shorted out the system caught fire I.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-02

Engine

9% · 11 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2008 Pontiac Torrent — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Air bags: 46 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Electronic stability control (esc): 15 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Pontiac Torrent?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.