1998 Pontiac Montana review from North America
"Frankly, I'm overwhelmed with the electrical problems"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Intake manifold gasket cracked at 99,000 miles.
Engine locked up - had to get new long block at 108,000 miles.
Interior lights flash now and then.
Sometimes passenger window will work, sometimes it won't.
Radio display never works right.
Squeak/rattle/whine noise on drivers side somewhere - people can hear it, but no one can figure out where it's coming from.
Passenger sliding door won't automatically work - have had to work it manually for over 9 months.
TCS button pops on for no reason and airbag light comes on intermittently - mechanic says no problem with either.
General comments?
At first I loved this car - it drives like a dream - relatively quiet interior - great gas mileage - very great turning radius - and awesome power whether leaving a stop sign or driving 12 hours on the interstate.
But the electrical problems and the engine "locking up tight" with no warning at 108,000 miles is very disturbing - I'm a divorced mom of three kids and can't afford to be stranded like this.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 108000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Safari |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2006 |