1992 Pontiac Trans AM

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1992 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:08.207Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

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 1980 1982: 2 complaints 1984: 5 complaints 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 1993: 1 complaint 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 1986: 10 complaints 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 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 1986: 10 complaints 1986 1987: 1 complaint 1987 1988: 1 complaint 1988 1989: 1 complaint 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1992 3 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

1992: 3 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 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Visibility

2 of 3 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing motor and windshield wiper/washer.

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Consumer states that windshield wipers would work intermittently.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-08-05

Exterior lighting

2 of 3 total reports mention: exterior lighting, most commonly citing flasher unit and turn signal.

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Blinkers stopped working after a while. Right would turn on, but wouldnt turn off and left didnt blink. Anti-lock breaks stopped working. Wippers would only sometimes work.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-21

Vehicle speed control

1 of 3 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

Structure

1 of 3 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing hinge and attachments.

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing column.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1992 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

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  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1992 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 1992 Pontiac Trans AM?
The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 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.