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2002 Pontiac Montana repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 46 repairs.
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2002 Pontiac Montana repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Pontiac Montana

Engine not specified

Pontiac Montana in Tennessee, United States
- Nov 2007
Aug 2005

42000 mi

US $400
Replaced right front wheel-bearing. Bearing failed very prematurely. 
Nov 2007

49700 mi

US $510
Replaced intake manifold gasket. It was leaking engine coolant. I am told this is a common repair done on this engine. 

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2002 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Montana in Pennsylvania, United States
Sep 2011 - Feb 2013
Jan 2012

155000 mi
Ignition switch, DID NOT FIX IT! 
Feb 2013

158000 mi
Axle failed 
Pontiac Montana in Michigan, United States
Jan 2011 - Feb 2013
Feb 2011

197000 mi

US $65
replaced front pass side wheel bearing. easy to fix 65 bucks for bearing and about an hour to replace it. service traction light and ABS lights came on, I knew that coupled with the noise it was making,it was the bearing and speed sensor 
Sep 2011

204000 mi
Another front pass side wheel bearing. Could have been a bad part installed in March. Warranty covered cost of part and installed it myself. 
Dec 2011

215000 mi

US $60
Replace drivers side wheel bearing. first time replacing this side. 200,000+ on original bearing. pass. side has been replaced 3 times already. replace dr. side outer tie rod end 
Jan 2012

231800 mi

US $90
replaced outer passenger side tie rod end and had front end aligned 
Jul 2012

226000 mi

US $15
made new rocker panels from galvalume material. glued, riveted and caulked them into place. Had to cover up rusted rocker panels. broken heater inlet hose T upper area of engine behind the intake manifold. There are actually two of these types of plastic T's. One of mine broke and needs to be replaced. Dealer only item and it is almost 150 bucks. 
Jan 2013

215000 mi

US $170
alternator quit working, wasn't charging battery or providing electrical to run engine. Followed directions from a web site and replaced the alternator on my own, also replaced rear spark plugs and wires while engine working behind the eng. 
Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2010 - Sep 2011
Dec 2010

154380 mi

C $330
Front exhaust manifold was broken. Replaced with used one from a wrecking yard. 
Jan 2011

151800 mi

C $90
Replaced brake master cylinder with used one from scrap yard. 
Pontiac Montana in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2011
Sep 2010

91000 mi

US $3000
replaced a blown motor and rack and pinion steering  

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2002 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan, ext.

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Pontiac Montana in Oregon, United States
Sep 2010 - Sep 2012
Jan 2011

113700 mi

US $600
overheating, replaced leaking hoses 
Feb 2011

115000 mi

US $500
replaced coolant hoses several times over 8-10 weeks trying to solve overheating problem 
Jul 2011

120700 mi

US $150
replaced O2 sensor 
Sep 2011

124000 mi
Engine block cracked, probably because of earlier overheating, and I had to replace the engine. overheated again a week after replacing the engine, replaced another leaking hose. has been fine for last 1,500 miles. 
Jan 2012

116300 mi

US $175
Front hub bearing had to be replaced. 
Pontiac Montana in Illinois, United States
Aug 2010 - May 2019
Sep 2010

54000 mi

US $160
Needed rear air shocks, easily replaced, no problems. 
Nov 2011

67000 mi

US $800
ABS brake light came on, then AWD disabled message displayed. Had right front hub and sensor and cable replaced. 
Oct 2013

74000 mi

US $192
Replaced noisy front wheel bearing hub assemblies. 
Aug 2016

89300 mi

US $1147
A/C not working, leak in condenser, replaced and recharged system 
Jul 2018

101000 mi

US $350
Rotors replaced and pads 

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2002 Pontiac Montana 4dr Minivan

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Montana in Ontario, Canada
May 2010 - Sep 2015
Jun 2010

54560 mi

C $380
Right front wheel bearing had excessive play. Replaced right front wheel bearing hub. 
Jun 2011

58280 mi

C $400
Replaced leaking crankshaft seal. Replaced driver's side axle seal. 
Jun 2012

62620 mi

C $270
Discovered during regular semi-annual inspection, left outer tie-rod end boot split. Tie-rod worn and loose. Replaced left outer tie-rod. 
Apr 2013

64680 mi

C $579
Coolant leak. Replaced water pump.Flushed coolant system and replaced coolant. 
Jun 2013

65720 mi

C $562
ABS and Traction Control lights came on at first start up.Found fluctuating resistance at RT FRT wheel bearing. Replaced RT FRT wheel bearing hub. 
Jun 2014

69440 mi

C $162
Sudden noise from front driver's side suspension.Stabilizer links separated. Broken stabilizer (sway bar) links replaced. 
Apr 2015

72640 mi

C $140
Pressure test to check for coolant leak. None found. replaced radiator cap and added dye to coolant tank. 

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