1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 127,900miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, 5% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 127,900 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.
“Dt: the contact stated winter weather conditions corroded the cable that held the spare tire on the vehicle. The cable snapped and released the spare tire in the middle of the driveway. Upon inspection by the contact, the cable simply corroded then released the spare tire under pressure of the weight of the tire. Updated 2/13/2006 -”
NHTSA complaint #10147646, filed 2006-01, 127,900 miles“Intake manifold & gasket failure - oil & coolant mixing in engine compartment - imminent engine failure front wiper motor/transmission intermitent failure while driving - difficulty diagnosing problem - major safety issue when the wipers suddenly stop/start working while driving in rain & snow or sloppy highway conditions compressor clutch hub & pulley failure”
NHTSA complaint #10071336, filed 2004-01, 88,000 milesOther or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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