1996 Pontiac Trans Sport vs 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 61 | 236 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 31 | 77 |
| Investigations | 0 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 10 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 86,507 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Trans Sport | Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 42 |
| Structure | 5 | 37 |
| Visibility | 13 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 36 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 17 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 17 |
| Power Train | 4 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 0 | 15 |
| Overheating | 0 | 10 |
| Stalling | 0 | 9 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 9 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.