Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 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 Sprinter 2500 | Pontiac Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 595 | 1,451 |
| Model years covered | 2007–2025 | 1997–2008 |
| Worst model year | 2019 | 2000 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 2006 |
| Crashes reported | 28 | 98 |
| Fires reported | 14 | 18 |
| Injuries reported | 12 | 117 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 6 |
| Most complained-about part | Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 9.1% | 16.5% |
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 2500 by year
What breaks
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
84
14.1%
Electrical System
66
11.1%
Engine & Cooling
59
9.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
55
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
52
8.7%
Steering
46
7.7%
Brakes
46
7.7%
Airbags
44
7.4%
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%