Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2007 Pontiac Torrent
NHTSA data on file today
The 2007 Pontiac Torrent has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 243 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #12V459000 Fuel Pump Module May Crack NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V520000 ROOF RAIL AIR BAGS/FMVSS 201 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V344000 FMVSS 208/SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION/AIRBAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V242000 FMVSS 212 - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 65 complaints
- Air Bags 53 complaints
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) 52 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 28 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Electrical System 26 complaints
Of the 243 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 243 complaints, owners report 8 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2007 Pontiac Torrent shows below-average reliability with 243 complaints and 4 recalls. Common issues include frequent fuel system and airbag problems, alongside stability control issues. The data points to a need for cautious ownership, though the evidence is somewhat limited in scope beyond these primary concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | very common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | common |
| Electronic stability control | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Steering | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire replacement and balancing
- Transmission fluid change
- Battery replacement
- Drive belt inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Airbag warning lights
- Steering wheel vibration
- Random stability control activation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.