Is the 2008 Pontiac Torrent reliable?

Among the four Torrent model years with data, 2008 has the lowest complaint index (33) and carries a Good verdict, meaning it reports fewer owner complaints relative to other years of the same model.

What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?

Airbags are the top complaint area, accounting for 46 of 125 complaints (37%), with a median failure mileage of 77,500 miles, followed by fuel system issues at 22%.

Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 Torrent, compared to four recalls on the 2007 model year.

How does the 2008 Torrent compare to other years?

The 2008 model ranks 3rd worst of 4 years by complaint index, well below the 2006 (index 100, Avoid) and 2007 (index 67, Caution) model years, and close to the 2009 model (index 0, Good).

Were there airbag deployment failures reported in the 2008 Torrent?

Yes, multiple owners reported airbags that did not deploy in front-end and rear-end crashes, plus an intermittent airbag warning light, among 46 airbag-related complaints.

2008 Pontiac Torrent Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2008 Pontiac Torrent has a complaint index of 33, the lowest of the four model years with data, and earns a Good verdict. It ranks 3rd worst of 4 years, well behind the 2006 and 2007 model years. No recalls are on file for 2008.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 33/100; #3 of 4 Torrent years
Verdict: Good; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 125; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 5; reported in complaints
Fires: 2
Injuries: 10
Top issue: Airbags
Best nearby year: 2009; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 19; 16.5 city / 24 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 10 / 0

2008 Pontiac Torrent recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2008 Pontiac Torrent fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 16.5 MPG
Highway: 24 MPG
Combined: 19 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,400; 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.

2008 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
2009	Good	0	17	0	19.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Pontiac Torrent reliable?: Among the four Torrent model years with data, 2008 has the lowest complaint index (33) and carries a Good verdict, meaning it reports fewer owner complaints relative to other years of the same model.
What is the biggest problem with the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?: Airbags are the top complaint area, accounting for 46 of 125 complaints (37%), with a median failure mileage of 77,500 miles, followed by fuel system issues at 22%.
Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2008 Torrent, compared to four recalls on the 2007 model year.
How does the 2008 Torrent compare to other years?: The 2008 model ranks 3rd worst of 4 years by complaint index, well below the 2006 (index 100, Avoid) and 2007 (index 67, Caution) model years, and close to the 2009 model (index 0, Good).
Were there airbag deployment failures reported in the 2008 Torrent?: Yes, multiple owners reported airbags that did not deploy in front-end and rear-end crashes, plus an intermittent airbag warning light, among 46 airbag-related complaints.