2008 Pontiac Torrent Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, and owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2008 Pontiac Torrent. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
125 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,101 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 24 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My sons who is a new driver and has a 2008 Pontiac torrent recently has had the passenger air bag light come on saying passenger airbag off when someone is sitting in the seat so I brought it in and w”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 1, 2026 · Air bags
“Electrical problems have been occurring. My lights keep getting dim, then bright. Check engine light is on, the truck is making a loud noise, overheating, battery draining fast. Please note that the b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 19, 2026 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent (Torrent AWD, Torrent FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4/3.6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Pontiac Torrent model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Torrent model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac Torrent | 0 | 240 |
| 2007 Pontiac Torrent | 4 | 243 |
| 2008 Pontiac Torrent | 0 | 125 |
| 2009 Pontiac Torrent | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2008 Pontiac Torrent
How do I know if my 2008 Pontiac Torrent has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
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- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.