2008 Pontiac Torrent Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

46Air Bags complaints

36.8%Of all 125 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS46 · 36.8%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM25 · 20%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 12%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)15 · 12%

ENGINE11 · 8.8%

Share of the 125 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO…”NHTSA complaint 11047027 — filed 11/17/2017

“THE PASSENGER SEAT AIR BAG SENSOR IS BAD AND HAS BEEN BAD AND IT COST A LOT OF MONEY TO FIX IT AND I HAVE…”NHTSA complaint 11043439 — filed 11/05/2017

“THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT DOES NOT SWITCH TO THE ON POSITION WHEN AN ADULT IS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT.”NHTSA complaint 11030142 — filed 09/27/2017

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Pontiac Torrent: 46 of 125 complaints on file (36.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Pontiac Torrent have in total?

125 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 10 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.