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2002 Honda Odyssey 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.

Metric2002 Honda Odyssey2002 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints959126
Recall campaigns103
Service bulletins (TSBs)321427
Investigations31
Crash reports413
Fire reports51
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)1918–20
Median reported incident mileage85,000 mi60,000 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda OdysseyPontiac Montana
Power Train60711
Air Bags987
Engine and Engine Cooling4224
Structure5510
Electrical System359
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2311
Vehicle Speed Control330
Latches/locks/linkages248

Symptoms owners describe

Shifting problems980
Stalling820
Check engine light580
Hesitation / surging480
Vibration / shaking260
Airbag warning light170
Clunking / rattling160
Loss of power150

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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.