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2008 Pontiac Montana Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

33/100

#3 most-complained of 4 Montana years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2008 Pontiac Montana has 1 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 33 out of 100 — #3 highest of 4 Montana model years. The most reported problem area is airbags (1 complaints, 100% of the total).

Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2008 Pontiac Montana problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Airbags1 (100%)
  2. Brakes1 (100%)

2008 Pontiac Montana recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. 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.

2008 compared with other Montana years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)02550751002005200620072008
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2006Caution6737219
2007No verdict001—
2008No verdict3311—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2008 Pontiac Montana a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2008 Pontiac Montana ranks #3 of 4 among Montana model years (Complaint Index 33/100). It has 1 complaints and 1 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Pontiac Montana?
The most reported problem areas are airbags (1 complaints) and brakes (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 50,000 miles.
Does the 2008 Pontiac Montana have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2008 Pontiac Montana, most recently reported 2010, covering suspension, wheels & tires.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.