Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Fuel/propulsion System (26.7% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
Fuel/propulsion System complaints here are 5.9× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 65 · 26.7% | Recalled | Recall 12V459000 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 52 · 21.4% | not available | — |
| Air Bags | 46 · 18.9% | Recalled | Recall 07V344000 · Recall 07V520000 |
| Steering | 25 · 10.3% | not available | — |
| Electrical System | 25 · 10.3% | not available | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 12V459000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 243 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 12V459000 · 2012 · reported 09/19/2012
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V344000 · 2007 · reported 08/07/2007
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.… Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V242000 · 2007 · reported 06/13/2007
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V520000 · 2007 · reported 11/07/2007
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT. THE CONTACT STATED HAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER…”NHTSA complaint 10526317 — filed 07/23/2013 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“I AM A OWNER OF A 2007 PONTIAC TORRENT PURCHASE NEW, RECENTLY I DETECTED ODOR OF GAS, WHEN I FILLED THE TANK TO FULL IN…”NHTSA complaint 10525991 — filed 07/21/2013 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
“STRONG FUEL ODOR. NOTICED SPOTS ON THE GROUND WHEN VEHICLE IS RUNNING. INSPECTED BY ASE CERTIFIED SHOP/TECHNICIAN AND FOUND FUEL LINE PORT CRACKED ALLOWING FUEL…”NHTSA complaint 10497848 — filed 02/12/2013 · FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Fuel/propulsion system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 65 of 243 NHTSA complaints (26.7%), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (52), air bags (46), steering (25). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
243 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 8 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 12V459000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
