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2002 Pontiac Montana vs 2004 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 Pontiac Montana2004 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA complaints12639
Recall campaigns33
Service bulletins (TSBs)427452
Investigations11
Crash reports38
Fire reports11
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)18–2018–20
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi43,370 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac MontanaPontiac Montana
Engine and Engine Cooling243
Fuel System, Gasoline123
Exterior Lighting122
Electrical System95
Power Train112
Structure103
Latches/locks/linkages85
Service Brakes, Hydraulic111

Symptoms owners describe

Rust / corrosion80
2002 Pontiac Montana
2004 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.