AI Damage2007 Pontiac Torrent: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Pontiac Torrent filed 243 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 243
- involving a crash
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 27% of all complaints
- 2 Air bags 22% of all complaints
- 3 Electronic stability control 22% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 12% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 12% of all complaints
- 6 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 7 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 8 Powertrain 4% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 65 complaints (27% of all).
- Air bags: 53 complaints (22% of all), 3 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electronic stability control: 53 complaints (22% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Fuel system: 28 complaints (12% of all).
- Steering: 28 complaints (12% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.4 L · petrol · 6 cyl
- automatic, 5-speed
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 243 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated the vehicle was previously rear ended in october of 2019, the airbags did not deploy upon impact. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the windshield glazes as she was unable to see clearly.
On 11/5/17 my 2007 pontiac steering locked and I was in a major car crash. The steering locked as I tried to leave a gas station after giving a stranded person a jump. I turned car off and back on and it was fine.
The contact stated another vehicle crashed into the rear end of the vehicle and the seat belt failed to secure. Also, the contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and back injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer.
The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent towing company. The contact injured her right hand and neck. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000.
In 2010 I had replaced 3 wheel bearings, breaks,and in february my power steering module went out. This was the first time. I got in my car to leave a friends and I could not turn my wheel. Took it to a dealer and they said the electric power steering module went out.
Vehicle would not start. Jumped battery to get started. Stability control light came on. Steering wheel would not turn. Shut off after letting run to charge battery. Shuit off. Vehicle will not restart and the key cannot be removed from the ignition. This is the second time this happened.
The vehicle just wouldn't start on. There is a code stating a stability trak code on the dashboard and something about the battery. I was very concern because my daughter that's 2years old and 11 months was with me and I had to think fast and be cautious. I ends up towing my vehicle to a mechanic.
My passenger seatbelt warning light stays on when I have a passenger in the front. The ignition switch clicks constantly. The key keeps getting stuck in the ignition switch. The car engine skips whenever I slow down or accelerate.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 1,670 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 5% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Torrent has 156 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 243, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
- Electronic stability control. ABS/ESC sensors, steering angle, codes after suspension repair.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electronic stability control. Total complaints: 243. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (30%), warning lights, check engine (19%), airbag warning light (10%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Pontiac Torrent from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.