Complaints
310
Crashes
16
Fires
4
Injuries
30
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#125 complaints
Structure:Body:Door
Avg mileage:69,915 mi
#220 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:57,051 mi
#315 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Avg mileage:84,286 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 25 | — | — | 69,915 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 20 | — | — | 57,051 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 15 | — | — | 84,286 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 | — | — | 72,502 mi | |
| Airbags | 11 | 4 | — | 104,649 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 10 | — | 1 | 60,889 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 10 | — | — | 47,579 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 10 | — | — | 94,474 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 9 | — | — | 52,974 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 8 | — | — | 60,623 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 67,649 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 6 | 1 | 121,061 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 137,109 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 5 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 97,950 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 | — | — | — |
Structure:Body:Door
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,915
Engine & Cooling
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,051
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,286
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,502
Airbags
11
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,649
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,889
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,579
Automatic Transmission
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,474
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,974
Hydraulic Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,623
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,649
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,061
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
137,109
Fuel Pump
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,950
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Pontiac Montana has 310 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structure:Body:Door with 25 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Structure:Body:Door (25 complaints, avg 69,915 mi); Engine & Cooling (20 complaints, avg 57,051 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System (15 complaints, avg 84,286 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Pontiac Montana?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,885 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Pontiac Montana include 16 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 30 injuries, and 2 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 2000 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 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 2000 Pontiac Montana?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (structure:body:door) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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