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2000 Pontiac Montana vs 2002 Pontiac Montana

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Pontiac Montana2002 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints228126
Recall campaigns43
Service bulletins (TSBs)295427
Investigations41
Crash reports143
Fire reports41
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1918–20
Median reported incident mileage66,632 mi60,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac MontanaPontiac Montana
Engine and Engine Cooling6924
Structure3110
Electrical System229
Air Bags227
Visibility1811
Power Train1611
Fuel System, Gasoline1212
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1111

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling190
Overheating110
Airbag warning light70
Rust / corrosion78
Vibration / shaking50
2000 Pontiac Montana
2002 Pontiac Montana

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.