2006 Pontiac Montana Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2006 Pontiac Montana has 37 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 67, and 2 recalls, ranking it 2nd worst of the 4 model years with data. It carries a Caution verdict, with electrical system and suspension issues topping the complaint list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 67/100
- #2 of 4 Montana years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 37
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 16 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2006 Pontiac Montana problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System9 (24%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires9 (24%)
- Brakes7 (19%)
- Engine7 (19%)
- Structure & Body6 (16%)
- Fuel System4 (11%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (11%)
- Steering3 (8%)
- Airbags1 (3%)
- Other1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear sliding doors open unexpectedly or reopen after closing, sometimes requiring repeated dealership calibration attempts.
- Rear stabilizer bar snapped in half during normal driving, causing the rear wheel to detach and float free.
- Dashboard warning messages for the ABS and stability systems appear along with a starter that will not release when starting the van.
- Front brake rotors and wheel hubs wear out early, with shuddering and reduced stopping power reported around 15,000 miles.
- Battery voltage drops while idling and the vehicle fails to accelerate when shifted into drive, even after repeated dealer diagnosis.
- A rear window has blown out, later found to be faulty by a mechanic.
2006 Pontiac Montana recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 10V110000Mar 19, 2010Suspension, Wheels & Tires5,375 vehicles
Suspension:rear
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
- NHTSA 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Other32,068 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
2006 Pontiac Montana fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Montana years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Pontiac Montana reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Montana carries a Caution verdict with a complaint index of 67, ranking 2nd worst among the 4 model years with data. Electrical system and suspension complaints are most common.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Montana?
- Electrical System and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues each account for 24% of complaints (9 each), followed by Brakes and Engine complaints at 19% each.
- Does the 2006 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2006 Montana: one for a mobility conversion trailing arm defect and one for incorrect tire and loading information labels. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2006 Montana compare to other years?
- The 2005 Montana has a higher complaint index of 100 and an Avoid verdict, while 2007 and 2008 show far fewer complaints. The 2006 model sits between these, still rated Caution.