Worst 2006 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Electronic Stability Control
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 8 | — | — | 88,720 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 64,815 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 150,852 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Knuckle:Spindle:Arm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Hub | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 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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2006 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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