Ford Windstar vs Pontiac Montana
The Pontiac Montana is more fuel-efficient at 20 MPG combined, against 18 MPG for the Ford Windstar. At EPA assumptions that is about $350 less in fuel per year. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Ford Windstar | Pontiac Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 1,928 | 161 |
| Most reported problem | Brakes | Fuel system |
| Crashes and fires | 72 and 73 | 3 and 1 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 101,000 miles | 60,000 miles |
| Recalls | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 18 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 16 and 21 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,700 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 1,928 complaints for the Ford Windstar and 161 for the Pontiac Montana. Complaint counts depend heavily on how many of each vehicle were sold, so a higher count does not by itself mean a less reliable car.
Safety recalls on file: 8 for the Ford Windstar, 3 for the Pontiac Montana.