MYRModel Year Report

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport

◆ Worse than typical
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:01:18.915Z

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
113
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Visibility

15% 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 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1995 113 1996: 61 complaints 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 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1995 113 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 1994: 98 complaints 1994 1995: 113 complaints 1995 113 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

1995: 113 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.

Visibility

15% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing windshield wiper/washer and motor.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

15% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing engine and cooling system.

CRASHFIRE

Structure

13% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing door and frame and members.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-03-18

Power train

12% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH

Service brakes

12% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    1995Complaint volume 113 complaints filed for this model year.
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    1995-02-17Service brakes, hydraulic95V048000 Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1996-01-29Vehicle speed control95V214000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    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

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Visibility: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 17 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V048000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 95V214000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 96V015000 · Power train
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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