Dodge Spirit vs Pontiac Montana
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Dodge Spirit | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 603 | 1,451 |
| Model years covered | 1989–2002 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | 1994 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 1995 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 44 | 98 |
| Fires reported | 38 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 117 |
| Deaths reported | 3 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20.4% | 16.5% |
Dodge Spirit by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
101
16.7%
Transmission & Drivetrain
92
15.3%
Electrical System
71
11.8%
Airbags
53
8.8%
Suspension
46
7.6%
Brakes
41
6.8%
Steering
29
4.8%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
26
4.3%
Pontiac Montana by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
300
20.7%
Body & Structure
122
8.4%
Electrical System
120
8.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
102
7.0%
Airbags
99
6.8%
Fuel & Propulsion
99
6.8%
Brakes
93
6.4%
Doors, Latches & Locks
77
5.3%