Jeep Patriot 4X4 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 | Jeep Patriot 4X4 | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 602 | 1,451 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2010 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2008 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 98 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 8 | 117 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4.2% | 16.5% |
Jeep Patriot 4X4 by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
118
19.6%
Suspension
117
19.4%
Engine & Cooling
63
10.5%
Steering
56
9.3%
Transmission & Drivetrain
52
8.6%
Body & Structure
49
8.1%
Electrical System
32
5.3%
Brakes
20
3.3%
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%