MYRModel Year Report

1984 Pontiac Trans AM

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1984 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:50:13.861Z

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
5

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 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
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2002: 32 complaints 2002
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1982 1984: 5 complaints 1984 5 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 4 complaints 1996 1997: 12 complaints 1997 1998: 11 complaints 1998 1999: 16 complaints 1999 2000: 11 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 2002: 32 complaints 2002

1984: 5 complaints

View as data table
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.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2007-04-04

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, 1999-03-06

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, 1998-04-04

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Wheels: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.