Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent a bad year?
243 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Torrent years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent are in line with other Torrent years. Fuel system and stability control stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 Torrent owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 78,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 91 (37%) | 55k–100k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Stability controlSTANDS OUT | 53 (22%) | 57k–119k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Air bags | 53 (22%) | 50k–111k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Steering | 28 (12%) | 39k–88k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| Electrical system | 26 (11%) | 32k–117k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Brakes | 16 (7%) | 33k–118k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Engine | 12 (5%) | 74k–104k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Visibility and wipers | 6 (2%) | 51k–94k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Traction control | 10 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 9 (4%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 8 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 78,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 243 complaints: 7 mention a crash · 3 mention a fire · 6 report an injury · 1 says the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Nov 2024.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2007 Pontiac Torrent: 4
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. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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." The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
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. Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat.
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. In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Pontiac: 241
Repair instructions Pontiac sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Pontiac Torrent. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
Intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
Rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up
Guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system
Proper way to install the pistons in an engine
Neighbouring years
2006 Torrent: 240 complaints, keep it · 2008 Torrent: 125 complaints, keep it.
Every Pontiac Torrent year
2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · All Torrent years side by side
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Questions
Is the 2007 Pontiac Torrent a bad year?
243 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other Torrent years. At 78,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Pontiac Torrent?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: fuel system (91), stability control (53), air bags (53), steering (28), electrical system (26).
How many recalls does the 2007 Pontiac Torrent have?
4 recall campaigns list this model year: Fuel system (NHTSA 12V-459), Air bags (NHTSA 07V-520), Air bags (NHTSA 07V-344), Visibility and wipers (NHTSA 07V-242). A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.