MYRModel Year Report

2002 Pontiac Montana

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Pontiac Montana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:18.591Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
126
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2001: 156 complaints 2002: 126 complaints 2002 126 2003: 84 complaints 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint
1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 126 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008
1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1998 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2000 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 126 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2004 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2006 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaint 2008

2002: 126 complaints

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YearComplaints
199718
199849
1999235
2000228
2001156
2002126
200384
200439
200581
200637
20070
20081

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.

Fuel system, gasoline

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing storage.

Exterior lighting

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing brake lights and tail lights.

Service brakes

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Visibility

10% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and power window devices and controls.

Show complaint excerpts

2002 Pontiac Montana. Consumer states problem with vehicle windshield *tgw last November, the windshield cracked diagonally toward the left lower corner. Upon inspection, it was apparent the windshield had released from the upper right corner.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-26

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2002Complaint volume 126 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2002-08-15Air bags02V222000 Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer…

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    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
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    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also…

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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…

    Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

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    2007-12-04Fuel system, gasoline07V349000 On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (Icv).

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007. Owners may…

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    2009-02-23Steering09E005000 Dorman is recalling 979 steering knuckles, dorman p/nos. 697-902 and 697-903, sold under dorman's "Oe solutions<sup>tm</sup>" Brand name, and napa p/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for…

    Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on February 23, 2009. Owners may contact…

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Buy-smart checklist

2002 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V222000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Pontiac Montana is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Montana?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Montana have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.