Complaints
46
Crashes
11
Fires
1
Injuries
11
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Avg mileage:25,110 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:120,667 mi
Crash-related:1
#33 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:60,200 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 5 | 1 | — | 25,110 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 120,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 60,200 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1 | — | 125,806 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | 44,518 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | 2 | 2 | — | 34,259 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 175,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | 1 | — | 28,750 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT | 1 | 1 | — | 8,000 mi | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | 12,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 49,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 1,557 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 35 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | 1 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | 1 | — | 500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 17,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE | 1 | — | — | 105,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | 1 | 22,295 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | 1 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | 8,485 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 | — | — | 8,485 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — |
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