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2002 Pontiac Trans AM Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage
80,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 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.

“Car being painted by chanllors collision warner robins ga. Whenever the top (halo) is painted, glue or oil cause paint to bubble through. Unable to paint top of car. After checking there is a recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11013002, filed 2017-08, 80,000 miles

“Request for federal or state investigation of edr / sdm accuracy. Consumer was involved in a collision that resulted in an airbag deployment and two fatalities (2002 Pontiac Trans Am modified to firehawk by superlegal performance). The consumer believes the information from the edr/sdm using the vetronix software was incorrect/inaccurate. The consumer request a full investigation determine the accuracy of the edr/sdm if modifications are made to the vehicle after the factory built specification are made.”

NHTSA complaint #10121574, filed 2005-05

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200226%
200019%
199916%
199819%
1986110%

Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM

Engine cooling
6 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology