Oldsmobile Silhouette vs Pontiac Montana
The Oldsmobile Silhouette and the Pontiac Montana are rated the same on fuel economy: 20 MPG combined. (Comparison uses each model's most efficient version.)
Side by side
| Oldsmobile Silhouette | Pontiac Montana | |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints (NHTSA) | 113 | 208 |
| Most reported problem | Engine | Engine |
| Crashes and fires | 10 and 3 | 13 and 4 |
| Typical mileage at complaint | 58,000 miles | 59,000 miles |
| Recalls | 6 | 9 |
| Fuel economy, combined | 20 MPG | 20 MPG |
| City and highway | 17 and 24 | 17 and 24 |
| Yearly fuel cost (EPA) | $3,350 | $3,350 |
What the numbers say
NHTSA has 113 complaints for the Oldsmobile Silhouette and 208 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: 6 for the Oldsmobile Silhouette, 9 for the Pontiac Montana.