2002 Pontiac Montana Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 9%of 126 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 37,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Montana, 9% of the 126 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 37,000 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.
“During cool or cold moist days windshield defroster system will only clear the passenger side and about 50% of the driver's side. The dealer states there is no fix. I have had three near misses because I couldn't see a vehicle coming from my left front.”
NHTSA complaint #10104606, filed 2004-12, 12,000 miles“We ought the van as a program with 20,000 miles on it,within the first month the power windows would not work all the time meaning sometimes they work and sometimes they dont. Same thing for the interior lights. In the summer of 2003 the air condition developed a sloe leak that progressed within weeks,we now have no air at all and the part aloe is going to cost $400.00. In october of 2003 on our way to a high school football game the transmission went out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10071146, filed 2004-01, 56,000 miles“Since I bought my 2002 Montana mini van as a new vehicle on 11-02-2001, I have had problems with the windshield. The problem started as a startling, loud cracking noise which occurred randomly over the first two years. Since then, the windshield leaks during heavy rainstorm; water streams out of ceiling-mounted boxes such as my temperature/compass box and the onstar antenna. The dealer, performance Pontiac which then sold out to anderson gmc in hunt valley, has tried to repair the windshield seal twice, the first time during the 36 month warranty period. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118490, filed 2005-04, 20,000 miles“There are 2 main safety concerns with my 2002 Pontiac Montana thunder minivan. First, the rear driver's side brake light has gone out. Even with replacement of bulb and fuse, the brake light will not work. From researching on the internet, this seems to be a design defect and a common problem. This is a major safety issue!!! Second, the rear windshield wiper does not work. Again, this seems to be a common 2002 Pontiac Montana problem, and again, is a safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10153220, filed 2006-03, 56,000 miles“Consumer complained about windshield wiper problem. Windshield wipers worked on high speed. However, when on a low speed windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer stated it was due to circuit board corrosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10061707, filed 2004-03, 38,460 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
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 2002 Pontiac Montana
24 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsEquipment
10 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsTires
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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