1997 Pontiac Montana Extended review from North America
"A solid performer with some expected quirks"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Most recent issue working back wards:
58,000 - Rumbling in front wheel well went turning steering wheel at a stop.
58,000 - Driver window switch won't raise window (it will lower it!)
57,000 - Leaking front brakes.
56,800 - Replaced fuel injectors as check engine light would come on (over the two years) and engine would run very poorly.
56,500 - Front lens of right light just popped off.
Lifetime of van - Passenger sliding door rattles. Finally had a dealer who knew how to fix the problem in 2002.
Passenger sliding door would contact body of van during close then would re-open. Recall #01013! (if not would have been a $800 sliding door actuator)
48,000 Rear AC/Heat stopped working. Fan works (blows warm in the summer, cool in the winter. Front A/C OK.
26,370 - Radio died. Warranty replacement.
General comments?
Great looks.
Functional and relatively solid.
Like the on-board air pump (an extra).
Handles well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 8000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Previa |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2003 |