1998 Pontiac Trans AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Steering column, the two pins that hold the steering wheel together at the hinged part so the adjustable wheel can up and down, work their way out and cause the steering to become very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10182471, filed 2007-02“While driving 55 MPH consumer lost control of vehicle, vehicle went into a spin, steering wheel did not respond. Vehicle hit a barrier. No injuries, vehicle was totalled. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #8011303, filed 2002-06Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM
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.
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