Is the 2006 Pontiac Torrent reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2006 Torrent has the highest complaint index (100) among the 4 model years with data and carries an Avoid verdict, with Electrical System problems reported most often.

What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?

Electrical System complaints lead at 65 complaints (27% share), including wiring that burns or melts, followed by Engine issues at 57 complaints (24%).

Does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Torrent, unlike the 2007 model year which has 4 recalls.

How does the 2006 Torrent compare to other model years?

The 2006 Torrent ranks worst-first (rank 1) with a complaint index of 100, compared to 67 for 2007, 33 for 2008, and 0 for 2009, which are rated Good.

At what mileage do 2006 Torrent problems usually appear?

Median mileage at failure across this year's complaints is 80,000 miles, with Electrical System failures reported around a median of 84,812 miles.

2006 Pontiac Torrent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2006 Pontiac Torrent ranks worst of the 4 model years with data, holding a complaint index of 100 and 240 complaints, the highest in the lineup. It carries an Avoid verdict, driven mainly by Electrical System issues, though it has no recalls on file.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 100/100; #1 of 4 Torrent years
Verdict: Avoid; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 240; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 10; reported in complaints
Fires: 10
Injuries: 15
Top issue: Electrical System
Best nearby year: 2008; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 18.5; 16.5 city / 21.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 15 / 0

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

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2006	Avoid	100	240	0	18.5
2007	Caution	67	243	4	19.5
2008	Good	33	125	0	19

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Pontiac Torrent reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the 2006 Torrent has the highest complaint index (100) among the 4 model years with data and carries an Avoid verdict, with Electrical System problems reported most often.
What is the biggest problem with the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?: Electrical System complaints lead at 65 complaints (27% share), including wiring that burns or melts, followed by Engine issues at 57 complaints (24%).
Does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?: NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Torrent, unlike the 2007 model year which has 4 recalls.
How does the 2006 Torrent compare to other model years?: The 2006 Torrent ranks worst-first (rank 1) with a complaint index of 100, compared to 67 for 2007, 33 for 2008, and 0 for 2009, which are rated Good.
At what mileage do 2006 Torrent problems usually appear?: Median mileage at failure across this year's complaints is 80,000 miles, with Electrical System failures reported around a median of 84,812 miles.