2009 Pontiac Torrent Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#4 most-complained of 4 Torrent years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2009 Pontiac Torrent has 17 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #4 highest of 4 Torrent model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is airbags (6 complaints, 35% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 17
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 24 hwy
Top 2009 Pontiac Torrent problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Airbags6 (35%)
- Steering3 (18%)
- Structure & Body3 (18%)
- Brakes2 (12%)
- Electrical System2 (12%)
- Engine2 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
2009 Pontiac Torrent recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2009 Pontiac Torrent fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 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.
2009 compared with other Torrent years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2009 Pontiac Torrent a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent ranks #4 of 4 among Torrent model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 17 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- The most reported problem areas are airbags (6 complaints), steering (3 complaints), and structure & body (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 59,500 miles.
- Does the 2009 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?
- No safety recall campaigns list the 2009 Pontiac Torrent in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2009 Pontiac Torrent?
- EPA rates the 2009 Pontiac Torrent at 19.5 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.