Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Pontiac Montana
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Pontiac Montana has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 126 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V597000 GM/POWER SLIDING DOOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 24 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 12 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 12 complaints
- Power Train 11 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 11 complaints
- Visibility 11 complaints
Of the 126 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 126 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Pontiac Montana shows frequent issues with the engine, fuel system, and braking, along with several safety recalls. These persistent complaints suggest reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 90,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| fuel system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $200–$1,000 | common |
| braking system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| door latches | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$300 | common |
| airbags | 90,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant replacement
- Spark plugs and ignition check
- Belt and hose inspections
- Tire rotations and balancing
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Fuel smell in cabin
- Brake warning lights
- Difficulty with power doors
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Pontiac Montana at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.