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2002 Pontiac Montana Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 126 total for the year
Median mileage
141,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 2% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 141,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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 2002 Pontiac Montana. The contact was driving 30 MPH when smoke emitted from the seat warmers in the front passengers seat. The vehicle was not destroyed. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 141,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10428050, filed 2011-09, 141,000 miles

“While driving was involved in a collision. . There were no serious injuries. However, consumers head hit the head rest and hurt her neck. Consumer would like to see that the head rest had more cushion than it has.”

NHTSA complaint #10095226, filed 2004-10

“When folding middle row seats there were no anchors to floor and may cause serious injuries in a crash. Dealer was notified, feel free to provide any further information.”

NHTSA complaint #8008556, filed 2002-04

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200545%
200413%
200232%
200132%
200031%
199931%
199812%

Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Montana

Engine cooling
24 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Brakes
12 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaints
Equipment
10 complaints
Body and structure
10 complaints
Electrical system
9 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Tires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Montana

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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