MYRModel Year Report

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport

● Typical for this model
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:45.298Z

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
77
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

32% of complaints

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 1993: 61 complaints 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
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1997: 236 complaints 1997 1998: 227 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 77 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1994 1995: 113 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 236 complaints 1997 1998: 227 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003

1992: 77 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19861
19890
199045
199137
199277
199361
199498
1995113
199661
1997236
1998227
199910
20002
20013
20020
20033

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Seat belts

32% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and anchorage.

Service brakes

32% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Structure

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing door and underbody shields.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

While pulling out of the driveway steering unit failed, causing the consumer to lose steering power, and vehicle fell into a ditch. Two major bolts holding the front end of the chassis broke loose, causing the steering to collapse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-23

Also filed under Steering

Design of driver's door resulted in driver being struck in head when opening door, causing cut and concussion.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-08

Visibility

9% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing motor and windshield.

Seats

8% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing recliner and head restraint.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-06-04Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-10-30 Apv fuel line fires
  2. I
    1992-06-09Defect petitionClosed 1992-06-25 Apv fires
  3. I
    1992-10-30Engineering analysisClosed 1993-11-30 Apv fuel line fires
  4. R
    1994-03-25Seat belts94V027000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
  6. I
    1996-01-05Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-04-16 Front brake hose failure
  7. R
    1996-03-22Power train96V015000 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…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. I
    2003-01-08Recall queryClosed 2003-04-10 Engine cradle separation

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V027000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

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