1994 Pontiac Trans AM

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1994 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:29:36.925Z

Only 9 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 9 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, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1982: 2 complaints 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 1994 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
1994: 9 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 9 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 9 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH FIRE
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THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998 MODEL. CONSUMER HAD TURNED FROM A STOP SIGN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABOUT 45MPH. REMOVED FOOT FROM PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR . CONSUMER CUT OFF THE SWITCH AND RESTARTED ENGINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19990217

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 9 total reports mentions: visibility.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH
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ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961107

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

1 of 9 total reports mentions: service brakes, air.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19750721 — service brakes, hydraulic

No summary on file.

Campaign 75V137000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 75V137000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Pontiac Trans AM?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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