no report yet
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
2007 Pontiac TorrentProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 243 owner complaints about the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 20, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Pontiac Torrent has problems
243 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
65Fuel/propulsion system
53Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
52Electronic stability control (ESC)3 crash/fire/injury
28Steering3 crash/fire/injury
28Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
26Electrical system
10Traction control system
9Power train
8Engine
5920 other systems6 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 0 |
| Air bags | 53 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 52 | 3 |
| Steering | 28 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 28 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 10 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 |
| 20 other systems | 59 | 6 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 Pontiac Torrent recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk. WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF.
no report yet
Visibility: windshield
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel/propulsion system problems start?
87kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 51 fuel/propulsion system complaints. 69% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles35under 100k miles16100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 vs. every other Torrent year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Torrent median. How we score
'06'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2007 Pontiac Torrent safety ratings
2007 Pontiac Torrent 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Torrent owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
MY PASSENGER SEATBELT WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN I HAVE A PASSENGER IN THE FRONT. THE IGNITION SWITCH CLICKS CONSTANTLY. THE KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CAR ENGINE SKIPS WHENEVER I SLOW DOWN OR ACCELERATE. ALL OF THIS HAPPENS WHENEVER I'M DRIVING HIGHWAY OR IN TOWN EXCEPT…
WHEN I START MY 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT, IT SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE. BEGINNING WHEN I START MY CAR TO THE TIME I TURN IT OFF, IT SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE. I FLY THROUGH GASOLINE AND CANNOT FILL MY TAN ANYMORE THAN $10.00 OR ELSE IT GOES TO WASTE. SMELLS LIKE THERE IS A LEAK OR CRACK SOMEWHERE TOWARDS THE…
THE VEHICLE DELAYS SPEED ALMOST TO A CRAWL DURING ACCELERATION BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MILES PER HOUR. I SMELL GAS CONSTANTLY. DOESN'T MATTER WHAT THE VEHICLE IS DOING. BUT THE SMELL IS VERY STRONG WHEN I GET GAS, GO AROUND CORNERS, AND WHEN IT'S WARM OUT. THE FUMES GIVE MY HUSBAND AND I HEADACHES. I…
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