1992 Pontiac Trans Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 76 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints); the 1990 and 1991 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The wiring harness that feeds the windshield wipers, hvac blower motor and other things is melting & shorting out. I find when I look in salvage yards for this item, all the ones that would fit this vehicle are melted in the same way. Therefore, this must be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced. *la”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2003
“While pulling out of the driveway steering unit failed, causing the consumer to lose steering power, and vehicle fell into a ditch. Two major bolts holding the front end of the chassis broke loose, causing the steering to collapse. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and the dealer were notified. *ak”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2003
“I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.”Owner report · Seat Belts · Jun 2003
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“While driving, the studs on the right front tire broke, causing the tire and rim to come off.(ohio traffic crash report)*jb”Owner report · Wheels · Jul 2002
“While driving on interstate, the left front tire blew out, causing damage to the undercarriage of vehicle.*jb(ohio traffic crash report #10-91-392) no tire info given.”Owner report · Tires · Jul 2001
“Driver's outside door latch won't work. Black paint is peeling off roof and I've seen several same way. Wiring shorted under hood and damaged radiator. Tread came off tire causing $2500 damage. General paid damage claim and replaced tires with me paying for 1. ( approx 20k and 7-8 years ago.)( dot number: )”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2001
“There are electrical problems with the transmission. Transmission will start "bucking" when traveling between 40 to 60 mph. Please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2001
“Driver's side seatback broke, causing instability while driving the vehicle, and the seat will move backward and forward which could cause the consumer to have an accident. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Dec 1998
“Vehicle is on its fourth transmission. Each time transmission work is done on the vehicle the driving conditions worsen. Vehicle will be taken to dealership for service. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Aug 1998
“While driving vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire started in the door on the driver's side. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 1998
When filing, owners marked a crash in 2 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR.
Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUSPECT SAFETY BELT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.
How other years compare
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Is the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 76 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic (29% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 100,000 miles or less.
Does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.