2008 Pontiac Torrent air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 46 complaints for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 46 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 78,000 miles 34 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 34 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 78,000 miles, and 26% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 10 injuries.
What owners wrote
Airbag light is on and off even when my sister who is approx. 140lbs sitting in psgr seat. This was recalled for 2007 but should add 2008. This vehicle was only built as limited edition between 2007 and 2008. We had a rear end and front end collision and airbags did not deploy when car was total in back end. We were actually hit and pushed on top of the car in front of us to the middle of her roof.
The passenger side airbag indicator shows to be off when the site is occupied. I took it to the dealership and was advised nothing is wrong. I've has several passengers that weigh over 150 lbs plus occupy the seat and the indicator shows off. I'm very concerned nothing is being done about this also I'm have gasoline smells in the car but the 2008 pontiac torrents were not included in the recall of the 2007's. Would really like to see this addressed before something happens to anyone owning this vehicle.
Other problems reported for the 2008 Pontiac Torrent
- Fuel system 28 complaints
- Electrical system 15 complaints
- Stability control 15 complaints
Air bags problems in other years
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006