Pontiac Montana years to avoid
The Pontiac Montana years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2007 is the cleanest year on record.
1,451
Total complaints
22
Recall campaigns
1997–2008
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Montana years to avoid
Every Montana year
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Montana years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Montana years to avoid are 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002. The cleanest year on record is 2007.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Montana?
By complaint volume, 2007 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Montana years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Montana have?
Across all model years, the Montana has 22 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,451 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.