Complaints
329
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Injuries
23
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:69,669 mi
#229 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:66,668 mi
Fires:1
#325 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:62,663 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 31 | — | — | 69,669 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 | — | 1 | 66,668 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 25 | — | — | 62,663 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 18 | — | — | 70,805 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 5 | — | 94,477 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 16 | — | — | 67,456 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 13 | 7 | — | 86,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 11 | — | — | 90,552 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 10 | — | — | 17,401 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 | — | — | 77,452 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | 1 | — | 94,607 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 68,496 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 86,800 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 154,800 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 4 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | — | — | 135,600 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 53,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 4 | — | — | 86,916 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 2 | — | 34,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | 80,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 92,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | 84,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | — |
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