Pontiac Trans AM years to avoid
The Pontiac Trans AM years to avoid are 2002 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1993 is the cleanest year on record.
196
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
1969–2002
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Trans AM years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 43 |
Every Trans AM year
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Trans AM years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Trans AM years to avoid are 2002. The cleanest year on record is 1993.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Trans AM?
By complaint volume, 1993 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Trans AM years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Trans AM have?
Across all model years, the Trans AM has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 196 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.