DecodedCarsPontiac Montana
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Minivan - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.9L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (10)
The 2006 Montana in brief
The 2006 Pontiac Montana is a minivan offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 3.9L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 206 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,575 lb (Sv6 Ewb AWD Minivan /Uplevel 1/Upleve).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 2% better than the 2006 minivan average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Pontiac Montana has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 19 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (6), electrical system (5), suspension (2).
2006 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 19 owner complaints.
2006 Montana pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints10 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 34 for similar models.
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Montana changes by model year
- 2006
- New body dimensions: 4.3 in longer, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 3.9L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 2 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2006 Montana
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Toyota Sienna | 19 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2006 Kia Sedona | 18 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2006 Honda Odyssey | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2006 Chrysler Town and Country | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2006 Nissan Quest | 19 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Ford Freestar | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →