Pontiac Torrent vs Audi A6
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Torrent | Audi A6 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 922 | 2,214 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 1994–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2025 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 94 |
| Fires reported | 26 | 87 |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 76 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 11.7% |
Pontiac Torrent by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
138
15.0%
Airbags
117
12.7%
Electrical System
107
11.6%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
103
11.2%
Stability & Traction Control
93
10.1%
Engine & Cooling
77
8.4%
Steering
70
7.6%
Brakes
42
4.6%
Audi A6 by year
What breaks
Electrical System
402
18.2%
Airbags
322
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
248
11.2%
Fuel & Propulsion
229
10.3%
Brakes
171
7.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
118
5.3%
Steering
113
5.1%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
84
3.8%