Pontiac Montana vs KIA Forte
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 | Pontiac Montana | KIA Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,451 | 3,596 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2008 | 2009–2024 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2006 | 2024 |
| Crashes reported | 98 | 378 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 201 |
| Injuries reported | 117 | 228 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 21 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 16.5% | 23% |
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%
KIA Forte by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
1,175
32.7%
Electrical System
321
8.9%
Other & Unspecified
320
8.9%
Airbags
292
8.1%
Brakes
218
6.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
215
6.0%
Lights
178
4.9%
Steering
160
4.4%