Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have airbag problems?

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,500 miles.

Which Pontiac Torrent year has the most airbag complaints?

The 2007 Pontiac Torrent has the most airbag complaints (53), compared with 46 for the 2008.

Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2008 Pontiac Torrent Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 37% of all 125 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest airbag complaint count among 4 Torrent model years. These complaints report 5 crashes and 10 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 77,500 miles.

Airbags complaints: 46; 37% of 125
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 10
Median mileage: 77,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2008 Pontiac Torrent airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 28, 2008, latest May 1, 2026.

46 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2008 to May 2026; peak Feb 2016 (4).

Airbags recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Torrent model year

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

200610 (4%)
200753 (22%)
200846 (37%)
20096 (35%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have airbag problems?: NHTSA has 46 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 37% of all complaints for this model year, including 5 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 77,500 miles.
Which Pontiac Torrent year has the most airbag complaints?: The 2007 Pontiac Torrent has the most airbag complaints (53), compared with 46 for the 2008.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.