Pontiac Montana complaints by model year
1,054 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | 81 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| 2004 | 39 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 84 | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 126 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2001 | 156 | 10 | 3 | 9 |
| 2000 | 228 | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 1999 | 235 | 16 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1998–2008. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 13 | 99 | 69 | 36 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 22 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 32 | 16 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Air bags | 3 | 32 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 24 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Pontiac Montana recalls (20)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Montana model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10V110000 | Mar 19, 2010 | REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM | 2005–2008 | — |
| 07V349000 | Aug 8, 2007 | FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD | 2001–2004 | — |
| 06V417000 | Oct 31, 2006 | LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM | 2005 | — |
| 05V552000 | Dec 7, 2005 | TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 | 2006 | — |
| 05V287000 | Jun 20, 2005 | PARKING BRAKE LEVER SLIP/FMVSS 135 | 2005 | — |
| 05V061000 | Feb 18, 2005 | REAR SEAT LATCHES | 2005 | — |
| 04V597000 | Dec 22, 2004 | GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR | 1997–2005 | — |
| 04V177000 | Apr 8, 2004 | GM/FMVSS 213/WARNING LABEL | 2004 | — |
| 03V250000 | Jul 15, 2003 | GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION | 2001, 2003 | — |
| 03V051000 | Feb 14, 2003 | GM/DRIVER'S AIR BAG | 2003 | — |
| 02V329000 | Dec 9, 2002 | GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MISSING CHECK VALVE PIN | 2001 | — |
| 02V222000 | Aug 9, 2002 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR | 2002, 2003 | — |
| 02V027000 | Jan 25, 2002 | GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULES | 1999 | — |
| 01V383000 | Dec 13, 2001 | GM/FMVSS 225/SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WIRE | 2001 | — |
| 01V264000 | Aug 21, 2001 | GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR | 1998–2001 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Pontiac Montana FAQ
How many recalls has the Pontiac Montana had?
NHTSA lists 20 recall campaigns that cover at least one Pontiac Montana model year from 1997 to 2008. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Pontiac Montana year has the most complaints?
Among the last 11 model years with settled counts, the 1999 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (235) and the 2008 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Pontiac Montana problems?
Across the 1998–2008 model years, owners most often name the engine and engine cooling, structure, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Pontiac Montana get?
EPA rates the 2006 Pontiac Montana at 17 to 19 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.