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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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Chart based on 15 repairs.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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