What are the worst Pontiac Trans Sport years?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints per year on the road, the worst Pontiac Trans Sport years are 1997, 1998 - complaint rates far above this model's median. The year with the fewest problems relative to time on the road: 1999.

Pontiac Trans Sport: best and worst years

Every model year, ranked by owner complaints reported to NHTSA relative to time on the road. Click a year for its problems, recalls and trouble codes.

Years to avoid: 1997, 1998

Complaint rates far above this model's median, even after adjusting for time on the road.

Held up best: 1999

The fewest complaints relative to years on the road - at most half the model's median rate.

1999solid year10 complaints · 2 recalls 1998worst year227 complaints · 6 recalls 1997worst year236 complaints · 6 recalls 199661 complaints · 2 recalls 1995113 complaints · 3 recalls 199498 complaints · 4 recalls 199361 complaints · 3 recalls 199276 complaints · 2 recalls 199136 complaints · 3 recalls 199045 complaints · 5 recalls

Ranked by complaints per year on the road (age capped at 12 years), so older years do not lead just because they have been around longer. Years under 3 years old are not judged - they have not had time to show their problems. Rates are relative to this model only and are not adjusted for sales volume.