1998 Pontiac Montana Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 10%of 49 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 234,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Pontiac Montana, 10% of the 49 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 234,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Montana. The contact stated that the sliding doors could not be opened electronically, only manually. In addition, the gear shifter failed and could only be shifted into drive or reverse with force. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 234,000 and the current mileage was 239,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10465118, filed 2012-07, 234,000 miles“Recall 01v264000; upon being a part of a recall consumer is still experiencing the same problem. Door continuously opens, and locks do not lock. Took vehicle back to the dealer. Problem has not been resolved. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8009150, filed 2002-05Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 | 21 | 26% |
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 | 10 | 8% |
| 2001 | 13 | 8% |
| 2000 | 31 | 14% |
| 1999 | 22 | 9% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10% |
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Montana
13 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Montana
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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