no report yet
Structure
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
1991 Pontiac Trans SportProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 36 owner complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 28, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has problems
36 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
11Structure1 crash/fire/injury
10Seat belts
4Service brakes, hydraulic
3Steering
2Visibility
2Engine and engine cooling
2Power train
1Exterior lighting
1Suspension
33 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 10 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
1991 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Structure: body
Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other Trans Sport 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 Sport median. How we score
'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1991 Pontiac Trans Sport safety ratings
1991 Pontiac Trans Sport. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, and the recalls they led to.
- APV FIRESNo recall
- ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATIONLed to recall 00V-189
- APV FUEL LINE FIRESNo recall
- FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSELed to recall 99I003000
- APV FUEL LINE FIRESNo recall
- FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSENo recall
- CRADLE BOLT FAILURESLed to recall 97V-058
In owners' words
What Trans Sport owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR…
THE RECALL TO FIX THE CRADLE BOLTS WHICH HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN ON MY 1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN MINNESOTA, BECAUSE WE HAVE MORE SALT USED ON OUR ROADS THAN SOME OF THE STATES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK
WE OWN A 1991 PONTIAC TRANSPORT AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ANNOYING PROBLEMS. OUR MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS THE "STRIKER" FOR THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S DOORS. THE STRIKER FOR THE PASSENGER DOOR BECAME LOOSE AND WE WERE ABLE TO "STABLIZE" THE STRIKER WITH A HARDENING CLAY THAT WILL ALLOW US TO USE THE…
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