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1990–2003 · 12 model years

Pontiac Trans Sport recalls & problems by year

34 recalls and 969 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints1997236 complaints
Most recalls19986 recalls
Crashes reported48in owner complaints
Injuries reported633 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0751502253001990: 45 complaints, 4 recalls1991: 36 complaints, 2 recalls1992: 76 complaints, 2 recalls1993: 61 complaints, 3 recalls1994: 98 complaints, 4 recalls1995: 113 complaints, 3 recalls1996: 61 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 236 complaints, 6 recalls1998: 227 complaints, 6 recalls1999: 10 complaints, 2 recalls2001: 3 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 3 complaints, 0 recalls1990199219941996199820012003
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2003 Trans Sport——030000
2001 Trans Sport——030100
1999 Trans Sport——2101020
1998 Trans Sport—19 mpg6227174240
1997 Trans Sport—19 mpg623692123
1996 Trans Sport—19 mpg2615250
1995 Trans Sport—18 mpg31137390
1994 Trans Sport—18 mpg49841240
1993 Trans Sport—18 mpg3611720
1992 Trans Sport—17–18 mpg2762210
1991 Trans Sport—18 mpg2362240
1990 Trans Sport—18 mpg4450100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Engine and engine cooling163
  • Structure136
  • Seat belts119
  • Steering106
  • Visibility102
  • Service brakes, hydraulic95
  • Power train84
  • Exterior lighting80