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 AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:50,037 mi
#24 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
#34 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 50,037 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 91,904 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 61,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 57,665 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 97,995 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 2 | 1 | — | 131,950 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 117,050 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 62,615 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 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 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 115,230 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | 1 | — | — | — |
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