MYRModel Year Report

1982 Pontiac Trans AM

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1982 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:28:58.930Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Trans AM Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1984: 5 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1988: 1 complaints 1989: 1 complaints 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaints 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002
1982: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19822
19845
198610
19871
19881
19891
19912
19923
19931
19949
19955
19964
199712
199811
199916
200011
200110
200232

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

PARKING BRAKE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: parking brake.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDBRAKE, CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR 1982 FIREBIRDS 91V055 AND IS WONDERING WHY THIS VEHICLE ISN'T UNDER RECALL, CONSUMER WAS PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE REAR...

NHTSA ODI report, 20020806

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE BEGAN AFTER PUMP DID NOT SHUT OFF, CAUSING OVERFLOW OF FUEL TO SPILL ONTO HOT EXHAUST.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1982 Pontiac Trans AM reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1982 Pontiac Trans AM?

The most-reported component is parking brake:conventional, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Pontiac Trans AM have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.