MYRModel Year Report

2004 Pontiac Montana

▲ Better than typical
2004 Pontiac Montana
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:48.632Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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
39
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Latches/locks/linkages

13% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2004: 39 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.

Latches/locks/linkages

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing latch.

CRASHINJURY
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I have two complaints that no one seems to be interested in. First one is the back up sensor not correctly installed. People at the service department said it was working fine, but it only worked occasionally.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-12-23

Also filed under Back over prevention

Electrical system

13% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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His name as well.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-24

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and equipment adaptive/mobility

Air bags

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing sensor/control module and frontal.

CRASHINJURY

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 3 reports
CRASHINJURYDEATH

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 3 reports

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2004-07-23Equipment04V177000 Certain minivans fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, "Child restraint systems." These vehicles do not have text and formatting on the warning label…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with replacement labels and installation instructions. Owner notification began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at…

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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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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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

2004 Pontiac Montana — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 04V177000 · Equipment
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 09E005000 · Steering
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FAQ

Is the 2004 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Pontiac Montana is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Montana?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 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.