1995 Pontiac Trans Sport

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:51:17.644Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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

1995: 113 complaints

View as data table

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

CRASH

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASH FIRE

STRUCTURE 13%

13% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASH INJURY

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THE ELECTRIC SLIDEING DOOR, WHILE CLOSING THE DOOR, THE ONWER'S ARM WAS BRUISED. THE DOOR HAS A LOT OF POWER TO IT AND SHOULD BE LOOKED INTO. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960318

POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH

SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 13 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 113

R 19950217 — service brakes, hydraulic

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Campaign 95V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19960129 — vehicle speed control

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Campaign 95V214000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for visibility issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (17 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for structure issues (15 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V048000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V214000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 96V015000 (power train) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 1990 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

■ 1997 ■ 1998 ◆ 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport?

The most-reported component is visibility, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.