1997 Pontiac Montana Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Montana.
Complaints
25
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:48,000 mi
#22 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Avg mileage:97,500 mi
#32 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Avg mileage:55,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 48,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 97,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 67,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 93,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 80,000 mi |
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