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 AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:57,493 mi
#29 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:60,022 mi
#38 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Avg mileage:63,161 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | — | 57,493 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 9 | — | — | 60,022 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 8 | — | — | 63,161 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 8 | — | — | 43,283 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION 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 | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 15,170 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 65,650 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 4 | — | — | 56,834 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 70,333 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 4 | — | — | 120,114 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 56,189 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 47,525 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 16,279 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | — | — | 72,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 37,333 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 46,983 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 3 | — | — | 71,275 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 24,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 26,192 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | 46,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 1 | — | 145,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi |
Other Pontiac Montana Years
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