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2006 Pontiac Torrent Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 7% of all 240 complaints for this model year. That is the highest suspension complaint count among 4 Torrent model years. These complaints report 4 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 65,000 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
17
7% of 240
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
65,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Pontiac Torrent suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 3, 2006, latest May 10, 2019.

2006 Pontiac Torrent suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2006Oct 2006Aug 2011Feb 2012Jul 2014Jun 2015Jun 2016Jan 2018
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2006 to May 2019; peak Nov 2013 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Torrent model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200617 (7%)
  2. 20075 (2%)
  3. 20087 (6%)
  4. 20091 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Pontiac Torrent, 7% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 65,000 miles.
Which Pontiac Torrent year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has the most suspension complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Pontiac Torrent is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.