Complaints
161
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
7
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:57,493 mi
#29 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:60,022 mi
#38 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
Avg mileage:63,161 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | — | — | 57,493 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 9 | — | — | 60,022 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 8 | — | — | 63,161 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 8 | — | — | 43,283 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 126,874 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 6 | — | — | 55,348 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 52,667 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | — | — | 36,167 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 5 | — | — | 15,170 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,493
Gasoline Fuel System
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,022
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,161
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,283
Fuel System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
126,874
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,348
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,667
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
36,167
Structural Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
15,170
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Pontiac Montana has 161 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (10 complaints, avg 57,493 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (9 complaints, avg 60,022 mi); Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights (8 complaints, avg 63,161 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 2002 Pontiac Montana?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 58,840 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Montana include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 7 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 2002 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Montana?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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