MYRModel Year Report

1986 Pontiac Trans Sport

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1986 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:33.194Z

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 Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1986 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 1 complaints 1986 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 236 complaints 1998: 227 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003
1986: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
19841
19861
19890
199045
199136
199276
199361
199498
1995113
199661
1997236
1998227
199910
20002
20013
20020
20033

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEATS

1 of 1 total report mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY
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THE TRUCK WAS HIT FROM BEHIND AND THE DRIVERS SEATBACK COLLAPSED BACKWARD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950621

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1986 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1998 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport?

The most-reported component is seats:front assembly:recliner, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport 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.