2009 Pontiac Torrent problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: What gas mileage does the 2009 Pontiac Torrent get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2009 Pontiac Torrent at about 20 mpg combined (17 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2009 Pontiac Torrent worth?

Comparable 2009 Pontiac Torrent listings run roughly $4,800–$9,700, typically around $7,486 (from 22 vehicles).

2009 Pontiac Torrent at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints17

Combined20 mpg

Typical price$7,486

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2009 Pontiac Torrent recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2009 Pontiac Torrent.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2009 Pontiac Torrent common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

Electrical System

Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Fuel System

Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2009 Pontiac Torrent MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg

City17 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,175

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2009 Pontiac Torrent worth?

Low

$4,800

Typical price

$7,486

High

$9,700

From 22 comparable 2009 Pontiac Torrent listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2009 Pontiac Torrent costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,875

Depreciation (5 yrs)$5,750

Total$21,625

Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($7,486) with the same model 3 model-years older ($4,040), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.