Is the Pontiac Montana Reliable?
1999–2005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Pontiac Montana Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 53 | 10 | — | 45 | Fair |
| 2004 | 3 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 12 | Poor |
| 2003 | 5 | 55 | 38 | — | 35 | Poor |
| 2002 | 3 | 81 | 4 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2001 | 6 | 121 | 13 | — | 34 | Poor |
| 2000 | 4 | 174 | 14 | 2 | 27 | Poor |
| 1999 | 6 | 174 | 4 | — | 38 | Poor |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Montana Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Montana scores 36 points below the average minivan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Pontiac Montana Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 680 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pontiac Montana reliable?+
The Pontiac Montana scores 35/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 7 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 31 recall campaigns and 680 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Montana is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2002 Montana achieved the highest reliability score of 53/100 with 3 recalls and 81 complaints.
How many miles does a Montana last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Pontiac Montana owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Montana will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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