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Pontiac Trans Sport Problems

The Pontiac Trans Sport was a minivan produced from 1990-1998, known for its futuristic "dustbuster" styling and plastic body panels. With 2,524 complaints and 12 reported deaths, the Trans Sport had significant safety and reliability concerns during its production run. The 1997 model year was particularly problematic, while earlier model years showed fewer complaints.

2,524
Total Complaints
0
Total Recalls
15
Model Years
12
Reported Deaths
!

Years to Avoid

These years have significantly more complaints than average.

1998 1997
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Best Years

These years have the fewest reported problems.

1984 1986 1999

Common Problem Categories

Engine And Engine Cooling 326
Structure 272
Seat Belts 238
Steering 214
Visibility 206

Complaints by Model Year

All Model Years

Year ↓ Complaints Recalls Crashes Fires Rating
2003 8 0 0 0 Good
2001 8 0 0 4 Good
2000 4 0 0 0 Good
1999 36 0 4 0 Good
1998 574 0 34 8 Avoid
1997 614 0 22 6 Avoid
1996 152 0 12 4 Average
1995 302 0 38 6 Below Average
1994 256 0 14 28 Below Average
1993 154 0 12 24 Average
1992 192 0 6 4 Average
1991 92 0 4 4 Average
1990 128 0 0 2 Average
1986 2 0 2 0 Good
1984 2 0 2 0 Good

Pontiac Trans Sport Years to Avoid

1997, 1996, 1995

Best Pontiac Trans Sport Years

1990, 1991, 1992

Frequently Asked Questions