2006 Pontiac Torrent Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
Complaints
362
Crashes
19
Fires
18
Injuries
21
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Pontiac Torrent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#158 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:91,260 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:5
#241 complaints
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Avg mileage:76,634 mi
#329 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:105,267 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 58 | 1 | 5 | 91,260 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 41 | — | — | 76,634 mi | |
| ENGINE | 29 | — | 3 | 105,267 mi | |
| STEERING | 29 | 3 | 1 | 72,777 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 26 | — | — | 64,708 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 16 | — | — | 102,559 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 | 1 | 1 | 98,164 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | — | 66,857 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 9 | 6 | — | 122,185 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 9 | 1 | 2 | 75,750 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | — | 3 | 82,140 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 90,358 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | 1 | 47,811 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 8 | 1 | — | 69,962 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 54,819 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 84,460 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 85,800 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | — | — | 91,583 mi | |
| WHEELS | 5 | 1 | — | 40,060 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 4 | 1 | — | 42,377 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 | — | — | 61,032 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 61,667 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 4 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 3 | — | 2 | 120,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | — | 43,050 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 99,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | — | — | 108,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 90,639 mi |
Other Pontiac Torrent Years
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