Complaints
117
Crashes
19
Fires
1
Injuries
56
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:45,288 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:73,762 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
Airbags
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 11 | 1 | — | 45,288 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 11 | 1 | — | 73,762 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | 1 | — | 113,324 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 5 | — | — | 24,483 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 | — | — | 11,110 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Tether: Connector/Clip | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,288
Headlight/Taillight Failures
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,762
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
113,324
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,483
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,110
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
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
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Tether: Connector/Clip
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Tether: Strap/Webbing
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2003 Pontiac Montana has 117 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 11 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 45,288 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (11 complaints, avg 73,762 mi); Airbags (7 complaints). 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 2003 Pontiac Montana?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 55,517 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Montana include 19 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 56 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 2003 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 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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