2006 Pontiac Torrent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 4 Torrent years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has 240 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 100 out of 100 — the highest of 4 Torrent model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is electrical system (65 complaints, 27% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 10 fires, and 15 injuries.
- Complaints
- 240
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 10 / 10
- Injuries / deaths
- 15 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2006 Pontiac Torrent problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System65 (27%)
- Engine57 (24%)
- HVAC46 (19%)
- Visibility & Wipers46 (19%)
- Steering29 (12%)
- Brakes24 (10%)
- Structure & Body23 (10%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires17 (7%)
- Other15 (6%)
- Fuel System13 (5%)
2006 Pontiac Torrent recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Pontiac Torrent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Torrent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Pontiac Torrent a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Pontiac Torrent ranks worst among Torrent model years (Complaint Index 100/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 240 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
- The most reported problem areas are electrical system (65 complaints), engine (57 complaints), and hvac (46 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 80,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 Pontiac Torrent in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
- EPA rates the 2006 Pontiac Torrent at 18.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.