Complaints
329
Crashes
18
Fires
2
Injuries
23
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Pontiac Montana Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:69,669 mi
#229 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:66,668 mi
Fires:1
#325 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:62,663 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Pontiac Montana.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 31 | — | — | 69,669 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 29 | — | 1 | 66,668 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 25 | — | — | 62,663 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 18 | — | — | 70,805 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 5 | — | 94,477 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 16 | — | — | 67,456 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 13 | 7 | — | 86,500 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 11 | — | — | 90,552 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 10 | — | — | 17,401 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 8 | — | — | 77,452 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | 1 | — | 94,607 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 86,800 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,669
Engine & Cooling
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,668
Automatic Transmission
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,663
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,805
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,477
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,456
Air Bags:Frontal
13
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,500
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,552
Structure:Body:Door
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,401
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,452
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,607
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,800
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Frame And Members
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Pontiac Montana — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Pontiac Montana reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Pontiac Montana has 329 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Montana?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (31 complaints, avg 69,669 mi); Engine & Cooling (29 complaints, avg 66,668 mi); Automatic Transmission (25 complaints, avg 62,663 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Pontiac Montana?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,617 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Pontiac Montana?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Pontiac Montana include 18 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1999 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 Pontiac Montana as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1999 Pontiac Montana?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine and engine cooling:engine) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Montana reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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