2008 Pontiac Torrent Pontiac Torrent 2008

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2008 Pontiac Torrent repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2008 Pontiac Torrent repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (22%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2011 - Apr 2013
Dec 2011

55800 mi
Timing chain 
Feb 2012

57900 mi

C $75
Engine light came on 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

264-horsepower 3.6L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in Virginia, United States
Oct 2012 - Jun 2013
May 2013

61900 mi

US $735
The passenger airbag sensor was not working and the airbag light was on. This caused the Torrent not to pass inspection. 
Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
Nov 2011

68820 mi

C $225
battery died; replaced with new battery 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2013 - Dec 2014
Aug 2014

19720 mi
Engine would loss power and stall. Would not restart for a few minutes. Error would eventually clear in it own. Vehicle reports engine hot even if vehicle is just started for the first time. Error intermittent 
Pontiac Torrent in Ontario, Canada
Dec 2010 - Mar 2014
Apr 2012

83700 mi
spark plug wire and plug. dealer ectended warranty to 192,000 KM. faulty boot, this is the third wire to go bad. normally $150 repair plus diagnostic $85.00 
Dec 2013

124000 mi

C $725
starter quit electric power steering went out, dealer recommended full replacement $2200, paid 100 diagnostic, during starter repair pwr steering came back to functioning for unknown reason 
Pontiac Torrent in Ohio, United States
Feb 2014 - Mar 2014
Mar 2014

120000 mi

US $700
Spark plug wires bad and plugs carbon tracked Airbag sensor passenger side in seat bad Wheel Hub bad then month later other wheel hub bad Passenger side window not work and door harness wires pinched on driver side (harness too tight) 

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2008 Pontiac Torrent 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 5-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Torrent in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Dec 2013

70060 mi

C $400
Transmission cooling lines leaking. Extended warranty was ending so I had the car inspected. $300, not covered. rear windshield wiper motor failed, $100 extended warranty deductible. 

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