MYRModel Year Report

1984 Pontiac Trans AM

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1984 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:54:09.989Z

Only 5 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 5 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, 1984 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 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
1984: 5 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 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

4 of 5 total reports mention: wheels.

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I HAVE A 1984 FIREBIRD THAT MY FRIEND GAVE ME WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING IN STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE RECALS ON MY VEHICLE AND CALLED THE DEALER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070404

Also filed under PARKING BRAKE

I HAD THE DEALERSHIP PERFORM RECALL WORK AND HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS IN THE RESOLUTION OF SAID RECALLS

NHTSA ODI report, 19990306

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SEAT BELTS

2 of 5 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage.

PARKING BRAKE

2 of 5 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing driveline and conventional.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 5 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980404

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Pontiac Trans AM?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 80% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Pontiac Trans AM have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.