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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:45,288 mi
Crash-related:1
#211 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:73,762 mi
Crash-related:1
#37 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:653,000 mi
Crash-related:3
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 | 1 | — | 45,288 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 11 | 1 | — | 73,762 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 653,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 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 | — | 34,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 82,767 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 4 | 1 | — | 95,800 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 3 | 2 | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 111,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 59,250 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 134,505 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 14,138 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 2 | — | — | 99,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 149,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | 1 | — | 26,365 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 134,505 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 41,250 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | 1 | — | 4,200 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | 1 | — | 35,700 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 15,829 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 12,448 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 1 | — | 1 | 46,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | 1 | — | 68,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
Other Pontiac Montana Years
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