2008 Pontiac Torrent recalls and problems

The 2008 Pontiac Torrent has 0 recalls and 125 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2008 Pontiac Torrent
Photo: 2008 Pontiac Torrent by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2008 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 Torrent model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
125complaints
5crashes
2fires
10injuries
80,000median miles

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

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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

2008: 1 complaints20082010: 2 complaints2011: 1 complaints20112012: 9 complaints2013: 8 complaints20132014: 17 complaints2015: 23 complaints20152016: 24 complaints242017: 13 complaints20172018: 11 complaints2019: 8 complaints20192020: 2 complaints2021: 2 complaints20212023: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

2008 vs. other Pontiac Torrent years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2008. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (46), fuel system (28), electrical system (15). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.