Worst 2005 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Structure:Body:Door
Electrical Faults
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 14 | — | — | 42,053 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 13 | — | 2 | 66,700 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | — | — | 17,608 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 9 | — | — | 29,437 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2005 Pontiac Montana
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~5,375 vehicles.
THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA ABOUT A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2008 GENERAL MOTORS MOBILITY CONVERSION, HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE LOW FLOOR MINIVANS. DURING CONVERSION, THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SIDE TRAILING ARM MODIFICATION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED.
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2005 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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