YearToAvoid

2008 Pontiac Torrent Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 14% of all 125 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest engine complaint count among 4 Torrent model years. Median mileage at failure: 69,000 miles.

Engine complaints
17
14% of 125
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
69,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2008 Pontiac Torrent engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 28, 2014, latest Mar 19, 2026.

2008 Pontiac Torrent engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2014Jun 2014May 2015Jul 2015Nov 2015Aug 2018Sep 2019
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2014 to Mar 2026; peak Aug 2014 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Torrent model year

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

  1. 200657 (24%)
  2. 200721 (9%)
  3. 200817 (14%)
  4. 20092 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have engine problems?
NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 14% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 69,000 miles.
Which Pontiac Torrent year has the most engine complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has the most engine complaints (57), compared with 17 for the 2008.
Is there a engine recall for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent is classified under engine. 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.