2000 Pontiac Montana Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 8%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the visibility of the 2000 Pontiac Montana, 8% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just wanted to know if it is normal for these to go as soon as the warranty is over. The paint, I argued with the dealer and they finally agreed to pay for it. The ABS brakes went just after the warranty, they won't help me there. The passenger sliding door will not lock automatically. No price for repair yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10071337, filed 2004-01, 65,000 miles“New march 2000. Van always receives regular maintenance. The following is a history of repairs: 4/00 windshield wipers would not return to closed position - dealer fixed. 12/03 (37,179 mi) tps sensor breaking down causing idle to surge - dealer replaced throttle position sensor, completed reprogram ($255.14) 12/03 (37,182 mi) air bag light coming on - dealer replaced right front seat belt buckle under warranty (labor $134.51). 12/27/03 (37,555 mi) was in collision (other vehicle pulled out in front of me as I was coming down small overpass, he was cited). …”
NHTSA complaint #10131915, filed 2005-08, 37,182 miles“Windshield cracked and created a dangerous driving condition. It was caused by the rusted roof corners pushing both top corners of windshield glass forward. Water was trapped between windshield glass and roof metal due to the defect design.”
NHTSA complaint #10349060, filed 2010-08, 170,000 miles“It has happened several times in the past, but when it rains the wipers do not work or if they do, the stop and start on their own. Now they just won't work if it even sprinkles.”
NHTSA complaint #10511571, filed 2013-05, 186,000 miles“The door comes unlatched from the Pontiac Montana mini vans w/o power slider also. Subsequently my van door passanger side came open slamming off half on the road and then remained attached to the top but the track wheel snapped off, making it inpossible to put on with out tools and the muscles to even lift it.”
NHTSA complaint #10108308, filed 2005-01, 88,852 milesRelated service bulletins
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 3% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 | 11 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 7% |
| 2000 | 19 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 5% |
| 1998 | 4 | 8% |
| 1997 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Montana
69 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsSteering
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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