Complaints
208
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#116 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:53,775 mi
#212 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:72,143 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#310 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Avg mileage:53,148 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | — | — | 53,775 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | 1 | 2 | 72,143 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 10 | — | — | 53,148 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 9 | — | — | 90,621 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 9 | — | — | 62,686 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 118,027 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 47,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 6 | — | — | 139,136 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 6 | — | — | 68,400 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 126,833 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 3 | — | 86,064 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | 1 | — | 34,149 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,775
Electrical Faults
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
72,143
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,148
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,621
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,686
Structure:Body:Door
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,027
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,136
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,400
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,833
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,064
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,149
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Pontiac Montana has 208 NHTSA complaints, 13 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 16 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (16 complaints, avg 53,775 mi); Electrical Faults (12 complaints, avg 72,143 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System (10 complaints, avg 53,148 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 2001 Pontiac Montana?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,961 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Montana include 13 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 29 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 2001 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Pontiac Montana?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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