MYRModel Year Report

2002 Pontiac Montana

◆ Worse than typical
2002 Pontiac Montana
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:32:46.658Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Montana Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1997: 18 complaints 1997 1998: 49 complaints 1999: 235 complaints 1999 2000: 228 complaints 2001: 156 complaints 2001 2002: 126 complaints 2002 2003: 84 complaints 2003 2004: 39 complaints 2005: 81 complaints 2005 2006: 37 complaints 2007: 0 complaints 2007 2008: 1 complaints 2008
2002: 126 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199718
199849
1999235
2000228
2001156
2002126
200384
200439
200581
200637
20070
20081

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 10 distinct reports on file.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 7%

7% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 9 distinct reports on file.

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6%

6% of complaints: latches/locks/linkages — 8 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR RELEASED AND CLOSED A SMALL CHILD'S HAND IN IT. AS A RESULT, CHILDS HAND WAS STUCK IN DOOR, AND DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. CONSUMER HAD TO OPEN DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030611

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 6%

6% of complaints: exterior lighting — 8 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 7 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

EARLY SATURDAY MORNING ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2012, I SMELLED STRONG GAS FUMES IN MY KITCHEN WHICH IS BY MY CARPORT. I WENT OUTSIDE TO CHECK AND SEE WHERE THE OVERWHELMING SMELL WAS COMING FROM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120912

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 126
R 20020815 — air bags

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 O

Campaign 02V222000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040917 — PE (closed 20041222)

POWER-SLIDING DOOR

R 20050531 — latches/locks/linkages

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 SLI

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 BE

Campaign 04V597000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071204 — fuel system, gasoline

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 CON

Campaign 07V349000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090223 — steering

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 REPLACEM

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 D

Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for latches/locks/linkages issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V222000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V597000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2004 ▲ 1998

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ◆ 2001

See all years ranked →

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 8% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Montana have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.