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RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

Chevrolet HHR vs Pontiac Torrent

Owner complaints, worst years and recall history side by side, from official NHTSA data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Chevrolet HHR

Total complaints
3,573
Avg per model year
596
Recall campaigns (all years)
7
Most complained year
2006 (1,006)
Top problems: Steering, Electrical System, Air Bags

Pontiac Torrent

Total complaints
608
Avg per model year
156
Recall campaigns (all years)
4
Most complained year
2007 (243)
Top problems: Air Bags, Electrical System, Fuel/propulsion System

Complaints by model year

YearChevrolet HHRPontiac Torrent
200950817
2008615125
2007726243
20061,006240
Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports per model year. A model that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — compare the shape across years, not just the raw totals, and read the year pages for what actually fails.