Mercedes Benz ML350 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 | Mercedes Benz ML350 | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 603 | 1,451 |
| Model years covered | 2010–2015 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2015 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 60 | 98 |
| Fires reported | 13 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 34 | 117 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 17.7% | 16.5% |
Mercedes Benz ML350 by year
What breaks
Airbags
139
23.1%
Engine & Cooling
76
12.6%
Electrical System
72
11.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
56
9.3%
Other & Unspecified
45
7.5%
Brakes
40
6.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
30
5.0%
Steering
23
3.8%
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%