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1998 Pontiac Montana vs 1999 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.

Metric1998 Pontiac Montana1999 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints49235
Recall campaigns34
Service bulletins (TSBs)2879
Investigations87
Crash reports316
Fire reports12
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage60,570 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac MontanaPontiac Montana
Engine and Engine Cooling1399
Power Train432
Air Bags332
Structure522
Service Brakes, Hydraulic123
Electrical System514
Visibility412
Latches/locks/linkages212

Symptoms owners describe

Overheating015
Airbag warning light014
Stalling011
Shifting problems06
1998 Pontiac Montana
1999 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.