MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Trans AM

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1994 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:52:03.440Z

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
9

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1994

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 1989 1991: 2 complaints 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 9 complaints 1994 9 1995: 5 complaints 1996: 4 complaints 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 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 9 complaints 1994 9 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 1993: 1 complaint 1993 1994: 9 complaints 1994 9 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

1994: 9 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 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.

CRASHFIRE
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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, 1999-02-17

Visibility

2 of 9 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

Service brakes

2 of 9 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

Fuel system, gasoline

2 of 9 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

Power train

1 of 9 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

CRASH
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ABS brakes failed, resulting in an accident, also transmission failure.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-11-07

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1975-07-21Service brakes, hydraulic75V137000 No summary on file.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Vehicle speed control: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 75V137000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.