Pontiac Trans Sport years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac Trans Sport stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac Trans Sport years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Trans Sport complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Trans Sport problems
All model years combined.
- Engine156
- Body127
- Seat belts115
- Steering102
- Visibility101
- Brakes92
- Transmission79
- Lights73
- Electrical67
- Locks52
- Seats40
- Fuel system40
Most reported problems on the Pontiac Trans Sport
Pontiac Trans Sport problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | - | 3 | Body | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | - | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | - | 2 | Tires | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1999 | - | 10 | Engine | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1998 | - | 227 | Engine | 80,000 | 5 | 17 | |
| 1997 | - | 236 | Steering | 87,000 | 5 | 9 | |
| 1996 | - | 61 | Engine | 96,000 | 1 | 5 | |
| 1995 | - | 113 | Engine | 87,430 | 3 | 7 | |
| 1994 | - | 98 | Transmission | 90,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 1993 | - | 61 | Seat belts | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1992 | - | 76 | Seat belts | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1991 | - | 36 | Body | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1990 | - | 45 | Body | 4 | 0 |
Recalls 18
Questions about the Pontiac Trans Sport
What years of the Pontiac Trans Sport should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac Trans Sport has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Trans Sport?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Trans Sport?
Engine, with 156 complaints across all years, followed by body (127) and seat belts (115).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Trans Sport have?
18 recalls between 1990 and 2003. The 1998 model year has the most, with 5.
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