Pontiac Trans Sport Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Pontiac Trans Sport — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999Best | Excellent | 1 | 10 | — | — | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1998 | Avoid | 1 | 161 | 11 | 19 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1997Worst | Avoid | — | 173 | 7 | 9 | 6 | Structure | Full report → |
| 1996 | Good | — | 34 | — | 1 | — | Engine And Engine Cooling | Full report → |
| 1995 | Caution | — | 92 | 17 | 9 | — | Seats | Full report → |
| 1994 | Good | — | 72 | 2 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 1993 | Good | 1 | 48 | 6 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 1992 | Good | 1 | 60 | — | — | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 1991 | Good | 2 | 28 | 1 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | Full report → |
| 1990 | Good | 4 | 36 | — | — | — | Structure | Full report → |
10 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Pontiac Trans Sport Problems
Based on 714 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Trans Sport Years to Avoid
Best Trans Sport Years to Buy
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
Pontiac Trans Sport Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Pontiac Trans Sport Reliability
What year Trans Sport has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport had the highest combined complaint and recall count — 173 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 1997 report for specific defects.
Is the Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
The Pontiac Trans Sport has accumulated 714 owner-filed complaints and 10 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 6 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 1999 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Trans Sport.
What are the most common Trans Sport problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Engine And Engine Cooling (105 reports), Steering (66 reports), Seat Belts (63 reports), Visibility (62 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Trans Sport has an open recall?
Use the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with auction history, odometer records, and 30+ intelligence signals.
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