MYRModel Year Report

1993 Pontiac Trans Sport

● Typical for this model
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:44:38.651Z

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, 1993 highlighted. 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1986: 1 complaints 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
1993: 61 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 28%

28% of complaints: seat belts — 17 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
WHEELS 5%

5% of complaints: wheels — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SEAT BELTS 5%

5% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

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

R 19940630 — seat belts

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 O

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 PASSENGER

Campaign 94V100000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19940915 — PE (closed 19950118)

TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1993 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 94V027000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 94V100000 (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 ● 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1998 ◆ 1995

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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:front:retractor, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

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