2006 Pontiac Torrent steering problems
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent has 29 steering complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
29
Steering complaints
8%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Steering complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 PONTIAC TORRENT. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE STARTED TO DECELERATE. IN ADDITION, A BURNING ODOR WAS EMITTED THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE WAS SEEN COMING FRONT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THERE…”
Common questions
How many steering complaints does the 2006 Pontiac Torrent have?
NHTSA has 29 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac Torrent steering — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.