Pontiac Trans Sport years to avoid
The Pontiac Trans Sport years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1990, 1991 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2002 is the cleanest year on record.
1,262
Total complaints
20
Recall campaigns
1984–2003
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Trans Sport years to avoid
Every Trans Sport year
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Trans Sport years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Trans Sport years to avoid are 1997, 1998, 1995, 1994, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1990, 1991. The cleanest year on record is 2002.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Trans Sport?
By complaint volume, 2002 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Trans Sport years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Trans Sport have?
Across all model years, the Trans Sport has 20 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,262 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.