Complaints
62
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Engine & Cooling
#24 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
#34 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Integrated Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Control Unit/Module
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1998 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1998 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1998 Pontiac Montana has 62 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (4 complaints); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (4 complaints); Structure:Body:Door (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1998 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 1998 Pontiac Montana include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1998 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1998 Pontiac Montana as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1998 Pontiac Montana?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Montana reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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