Pontiac Torrent vs Saturn Aura
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 | Saturn Aura |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 922 | 2,227 |
| Model years covered | 2006–2009 | 2000–2010 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 2009 | 2009 |
| Crashes reported | 42 | 79 |
| Fires reported | 26 | 19 |
| Injuries reported | 39 | 41 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Steering |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.6% | 6.5% |
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%
Saturn Aura by year
What breaks
Steering
396
17.8%
Transmission & Drivetrain
387
17.4%
Electrical System
257
11.5%
Brakes
214
9.6%
Stability & Traction Control
154
6.9%
Airbags
150
6.7%
Lights
147
6.6%
Engine & Cooling
113
5.1%