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#BS-2007-PONTOR-5113

2007 Pontiac Torrent

Based on reports from 354 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
354
Crashes
9
Fires
5
Recalls
4
TSBs
793
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 354 complaints, 9 crashes, 5 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

stabletrack light comes on

4 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX
2

fuel tank leaking

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX
3

water builds up in the wheel well

3 complaints • Severity 8.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

83 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 82K miles.

!Inspect the Stability ControlMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

46
0–30K
58
30–60K
72
60–90K
57
90–120K
34
120–150K
31
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (72 reports) • Median: 82K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (83 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System83 (23%)
Stability Control52 (15%)
Airbags46 (13%)
Steering25 (7%)
Electrical25 (7%)
Brakes12 (3%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump11 (3%)
Other11 (3%)

2007 Pontiac Torrent: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, with 83 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 82K-mile mark.

Stability Control Issues

Stability Control complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to stability control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
06
9
07
9
08
5
09
34
10
27
11
34
12
47
13
53
14
33
15
23
16
19
17
10
18
26
19
11
20
6
21
2
22
1
23
4
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

07V242000Jun 2007

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS.

07V344000Aug 2007

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD.

07V520000May 2008

AIR BAGS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

12V459000Jan 2013

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Torrent is the 2006 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2007 Pontiac Torrent vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

354

Class avg

455

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2007.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 354 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac Torrent Model Years

2009200820072006
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2007 Pontiac Torrent: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent is related to the fuel system, with 83 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent reliable?
The 2007 Pontiac Torrent has 354 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 5 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2007 Pontiac Torrent problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have any recalls?
Yes, the 2007 Pontiac Torrent has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Torrent problems start?
Based on 298 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 82,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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