Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Pontiac Trans AM Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints: 2about this part
Share: 6%of 32 total for the year
Median mileage: 7,430miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM, 6% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,430 miles.

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.

“2002 Trans Am jerks when brakes are applied. Mechanic determined the rotors were warped. The dealer stated the calipers are hard hitting which warps the rotors. It is a know problem and a defect. The window motor was replaced and the inside light above the handle was inoperative.”

NHTSA complaint #10153036, filed 2006-03, 9,861 miles

“Car started having problems after being purchased two months brand new. Multiple electric problems, fuses constantly burning out and are replaced, all power options failed, crackling noise from under the dash, groaning/grinding noise from under engine compartment, wheel balance issues, left blinker constantly malfunctions, right headlamp always burning out, battery acid leaked all over after only have the car a few months, was getting 30+ miles to a gallon, now gets <8 miles to a gallon, interior door panel split, poor customer service, issued a complaint with gmc - they noted me as a…”

NHTSA complaint #10152327, filed 2006-03, 5,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2002	2	6%
2001	1	10%
2000	1	9%
1998	1	9%
1997	1	8%
1994	2	22%

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 Other or unknown
2 complaints Steering
2 complaints Tires
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.

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