1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 16%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 16% of the 45 complaints for this model year.
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.
“While mechanic was test driving vehicle he stepped on the brakes and heard a big noise before the cradle bolt came apart and engine collapsed. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832492, filed 1998-12Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 | 50% |
| 1998 | 52 | 23% |
| 1997 | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 | 13 | 21% |
| 1995 | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 | 7 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
15 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
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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