MYRModel Year Report

1993 Pontiac Trans Sport

● Typical for this model
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:09:28.882Z

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
61
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Seat belts

43% 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 1993: 61 complaints 1993 61 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 1993: 61 complaints 1993 61 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 1993: 61 complaints 1993 61 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

1993: 61 complaints

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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

43% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing retractor and webbing.

Power train

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and cooling unit and lines.

FIREINJURY
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While driving, noticed smoke, strange odor, then flames; transmission coolant line ruptured, sprayed fluid up into engine. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-02-02

Electrical system

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing front underhood and wiring.

CRASHFIRE
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This is a continual problem since I took ownership in March 2000. It started w/ the "Service engine soon" Light occasionally turning on. After having the vehicle looked at - they could find no problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-01-07

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer pulled over and noticed smoke coming from the hood. Vehicle caught on fire. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. No injuries reported.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-30

While driving saw smoke from rear view mirror and pulled over and smoke was coming from underhood. Whole front end of car caught on fire. Please describe…

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-01-31

Visibility

10% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and power window devices and controls.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Service brakes

8% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. 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 →

  2. R
    1994-06-30Seat belts94V100000 The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "Pinched" Between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 1995-01-18 Trnsaxl oil hose separates
  4. 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 →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 94V027000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 94V100000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport have?
3 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.