MYRModel Year Report

1987 Pontiac Trans AM

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1987 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:28:59.755Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint 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, 1987 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaints 1987 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
1987: 1 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 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

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THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE FLOOR WHILE I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE THE CAR FOR A RED LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

POWER TRAIN

1 of 1 total report mentions: power train.

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THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE FLOOR WHILE I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE THE CAR FOR A RED LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel/propulsion system.

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THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE FLOOR WHILE I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE THE CAR FOR A RED LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1987 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1987 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 1987 Pontiac Trans AM?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1987 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.