1998 Pontiac Trans AMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 13, 2007. Updated daily.
Where the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1998 Pontiac Trans AM recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1998 vs. every other Trans AM year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trans AM median. How we score
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What Trans AM owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I DON'T FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS CAR. THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A NEW CAR IN THE BEGINNING WHEN THEY HAD TO WELD THE PILLAR POST TO THE FRAME. MY CAR HAS OVERHEATED MANY TIMES UNTIL THEY FOUND THE BROKE RADIATOR. THE TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT AND WAS JUST FIXED AND THE CAR NOW HAS A FIREWALL RATTLE.…
TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE, DIFFERNTIAL LEAKING GEAR OIL, SES LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON, ROTORS WARPED, DRIVESHAFT POPS WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR CHANGING GEARS.
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