2006 Pontiac Torrent recalls and problems

The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has 0 recalls and 240 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is visibility.

2006 Pontiac Torrent
Photo: 2006 Pontiac Torrent by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 4 Torrent model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
240complaints
10crashes
10fires
15injuries
80,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.
Check your VIN →

0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 8 complaints20062007: 5 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 12 complaints2010: 29 complaints20102011: 47 complaints2012: 18 complaints20122013: 15 complaints2014: 49 complaints2014492015: 18 complaints2016: 10 complaints20162017: 13 complaints2018: 8 complaints20182019: 4 complaints2021: 1 complaints20211

2006 vs. other Pontiac Torrent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention visibility (89), electrical system (63), engine (50). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.