2009 Pontiac Torrent Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
Complaints
23
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2009 Pontiac Torrent Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:70,600 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:38,500 mi
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:56,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 1 | — | 70,600 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | — | — | 47,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 198,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | 1 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 119,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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