1994 Pontiac Trans AM Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM. The part named most often is fuel system, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the differential proportional valve filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Fuel system3 33%
- Brakes2 22%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
Example complaints
Fuel system: “Vehicle leaks oil from in between the intake manifold and the engine block. Dealer said intake manifold needed to be taken off, and a new head gasket needed to be installed.”
NHTSA complaint #842625, filed 1999-07Brakes: “The ABS system will not work unless I turn the car off and back on while driving. Just ordered the parts to fix it, they said I needed the motor and modulator. Parts alone cost me $1,170.”
NHTSA complaint #714455, filed 1999-11Vehicle speed control: “This vehicle is a 1998 model. Consumer had turned from a stop sign, vehicle accelerated about 45mph. Removed foot from pedal it went to the floor . Consumer cut off the switch and restarted engine. Sometimes vehicle will be decelerating, sometimes it will still be accelerating. On july 18, 1998, when vehicle crashed the engine continued to accelerate, even after consumer switched it off on two occasions. Deceleration had begun, consumer lost control, ran off road, hitting trees. Split the front end. The motor first flew out approximately 250yards. …”
NHTSA complaint #827126, filed 1998-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “Vehicle experiencing windshield wiper working intrmittentley or not at all; condition can reduce driver's visibility and increasing the risk of vehicle crash. Feel free to provide any further details:”
NHTSA complaint #868822, filed 2000-08Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 75V137000Jul 21, 1975Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valveCovers: Pontiac Trans AM 1994
Recall details for the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Pontiac Trans AM
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 25,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 10 | 32,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 16 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 85,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 10 | 217,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Pontiac Trans AM model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM is reported most often?
Fuel system is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.