2007 Pontiac Torrent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2007 Pontiac Torrent has a complaint index of 67, ranks 2nd worst of 4 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. Owners reported 243 complaints, mostly fuel system (37%) and brakes (26%) issues, plus 4 recalls covering fuel pumps, airbags, seat control units, and windshield bonding.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Torrent years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 243
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 8
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 8 / 0
Top 2007 Pontiac Torrent problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System91 (37%)
- Brakes64 (26%)
- Airbags53 (22%)
- Steering28 (12%)
- Electrical System26 (11%)
- Engine21 (9%)
- Other12 (5%)
- Structure & Body9 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Electric power steering can suddenly lock or become extremely hard to turn while driving, sometimes leading to loss of control.
- During rain, some vehicles experience simultaneous engine cut-out, antilock brake activation, and stabilitrak warning lights on all four wheels.
- Fuel tanks have leaked from the top, producing fuel odor inside or around the vehicle.
- Airbags have failed to deploy in frontal and rear-end crashes, sometimes with seat belts failing to secure occupants.
- A heated front passenger seat reportedly caught fire while the vehicle was parked.
- Stabilitrak activation has caused abrupt braking, wheel lockup, and a sudden drop in vehicle speed on the highway.
2007 Pontiac Torrent recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V459000Sep 19, 2012Fuel System49,768 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
- NHTSA 07V520000Nov 7, 2007Airbags57,100 vehicles
Air bags
Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
- NHTSA 07V344000Aug 7, 2007Airbags437 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
Risk: Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
2007 Pontiac Torrent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 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.
2007 compared with other Torrent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent reliable?
- NHTSA data shows the 2007 Torrent has a complaint index of 67 and ranks 2nd worst among the 4 model years with data, earning a Caution verdict relative to other Torrent years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
- Owner complaints center on the fuel system (37% of complaints), brakes (26%), and airbags (22%), according to NHTSA data.
- Does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Torrent covering the fuel pump module, airbag-related seat control units, A-pillar trim foam, and windshield bonding issues.
- How does the 2007 Torrent compare to other years?
- The 2006 Torrent has a higher complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while the 2008 and 2009 Torrents score much lower at 33 and 0, both rated Good.
- What mileage do problems typically appear at on the 2007 Torrent?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 76,000 overall, with fuel system failures around 77,000 miles and brake failures around 86,500 miles.