MYRModel Year Report

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport

● Typical for this model
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:20:25.014Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Trans Sport Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 1 complaints 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 36 complaints 1992: 76 complaints 1992 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
1992: 76 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

SEAT BELTS 24%

24% of complaints: seat belts — 18 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 10 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

SEATS 5%

5% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920604 — PE (closed 19921030)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

I 19920609 — DP (closed 19920625)

APV FIRES

I 19921030 — EA (closed 19931130)

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

R 19940325 — seat belts

VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOC

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP

Campaign 94V027000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940915 — PE (closed 19950118)

TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES

I 19960105 — PE (closed 19960416)

FRONT BRAKE HOSE FAILURE

R 19960322 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Campaign 96V015000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20030108 — RQ (closed 20030410)

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V027000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.
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 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:retractor, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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