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2001 Pontiac Montana vs 2003 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.

Metric2001 Pontiac Montana2003 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints15684
Recall campaigns95
Service bulletins (TSBs)376455
Investigations11
Crash reports108
Fire reports31
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)2018–20
Median reported incident mileage63,000 mi50,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac MontanaPontiac Montana
Engine and Engine Cooling3610
Electrical System2015
Fuel System, Gasoline1313
Power Train204
Exterior Lighting914
Structure136
Air Bags612
Latches/locks/linkages115

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling110
Overheating80
Rust / corrosion60
Electrical failures50
2001 Pontiac Montana
2003 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.