I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the visibility complaints on these don't surprise me. 143 on the NHTSA record across 14 model-year entries (2005–2009) is not a fluke. The 2006 Pontiac Torrent is carrying most of the weight on this category — about 40% of every visibility complaint filed against Pontiac comes from that one truck. The pattern shows up across the lineup, but that year-model is where it concentrates. 1 crash report on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair cost runs around $350 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 74 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 64,197 miles. Wipers, washers, backup camera, defroster — exercise all of them on the test drive. None of these failures are emergencies but they add up.
ProblemsByVin PONTIAC / VISIBILITY
14 model-year entries · 2005–2009
Pontiac visibility problems
143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for visibility issues. See visibility across all makes →
Complaints
143
Recalls
0
Year-models
14
Avg fix
$350
1crash
Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for visibility Top 14 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
2006 Pontiac Torrent
57 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Pontiac Vibe
17 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2006 Pontiac G6
13 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2008 Pontiac G6
8 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Pontiac G6
8 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Pontiac G6
7 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2009 Pontiac Vibe
6 complaints · ~$350 severe
2006 Pontiac Vibe
5 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Pontiac Torrent
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Pontiac GTO
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand AM
4 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$350 moderate
Common questions
How many Pontiac visibility complaints are on file with NHTSA?
143 complaints across 14 model-year entries from 2005 to 2009. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Pontiac.
Which Pontiac model has the most visibility complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac Torrent leads with 57 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 Vibe (17) and 2006 G6 (13).
What does it cost to fix Pontiac visibility problems?
Independent shops average $350 for visibility repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Pontiac visibility recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover visibility issues on Pontiac vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Pontiac.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.