MYRModel Year Report

1996 Pontiac Trans AM

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1996 Pontiac Trans AM
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:45:07.409Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

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

1996: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 4 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and cooling system.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer has noticed an oil leak. Also, coolent leaking, and causing very bad fumes/odor in to enter into the passenger's compartment. The occupant became sick.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-04-04

Suspension

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

Steering

1 of 4 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing anti-theft device.

Show complaint excerpts

Factory installed vehicle anti-theft alarm sounds when vehicle gets wet. Dome lights won't shut off. Reserve power in vehicle shuts down when ignition shut off.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-09-05

Power train

1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Interior lighting

1 of 4 total reports mentions: interior lighting.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1996 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1996 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 1996 Pontiac Trans AM?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1996 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.