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1994 Pontiac Trans SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 98 owner complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, most often about the power train. It is covered by 4 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.6× the Trans Sport median · #4 of 10 years by complaints
Safety recalls4Free fix at dealersOwner complaints9819 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem16Power train

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport has problems

98 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train164
Seat belts140
Visibility140
Electrical system134
Structure130
Engine and engine cooling112
Latches/locks/linkages70
Fuel system, gasoline54
Service brakes, hydraulic40
10 other systems214

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

1994 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

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 96V-015 · Jan 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: webbing

Recall 94V-100 · May 24, 1994 · 5,294 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPER SHOULDER BELT RETRACTION DOES NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR COLLISION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Front: retractor

Recall 94V-015 · Jan 21, 1994 · 22,862 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PASSENGERS SEATED IN THESE POSITON MAYBE UNABLE TO EXTRACT AND FASTEN THEIR SEAT BELTS UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS MOVED TO A MORE…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Seat belts: rear/other

Recall 93V-212 · Dec 13, 1993 · 1,238 vehicles

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE SAFETY BELT WOULD NOTRESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT, SUBJECTING THE OCCUPANT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURIES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1994 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

1994 Pontiac Trans Sport safety ratings

1994 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
2 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATESPE94070 · closed Jan 18, 1995
    No recall
  2. PASSENGER SIDE DASH FIRESPE95062 · closed Apr 10, 1996
    No recall
In owners' words

What Trans Sport owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

STALLS WHEN GETS WARM. ABS BRAKING LIGHT COMES ON EVERY NOW AND THEN. I WAS ROLLING UP WINDOW IT HAS ELECTRIC AND WINDOW SHATTERED IN SIDE DOOR. I HAVE PUT A NEW MODULE IN AND A NEWROTOR CAP AND THE NEW COIL. THE OLD COIL CAUGHT ON FIRE WHEN THE VAN STALLED ON ME. NOW IT HAS NO SPARK. I HAD IT IN…
Complaint 10070293 · Jan 15, 2004
TRANSMISSION - WHEN YOU START THE VAN, AND PUT INTO GEAR, IT TAKES AT LEAST 10-20 SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE INTO FORWARD AND REVERSE. DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT- WOULD NOT RETRACT, HAD TO REPLACE, IT COST $100.00 REPLACED 2 ALTINATORS, 1 STARTER AND 4 BATTERIES. HAD TO RE-SEAL INTAKE TWICE. LIFTER…
Complaint 10069890 · Jan 15, 2004
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICL SUDDENLY LURCHED, THEN NOTICED BURNING TRANS. FLUID SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM GRILL, OPENED HOOD FOUND ENGINE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK
Complaint 983989 · May 1, 1996

Own a 1994 Trans Sport?

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