1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, 8% of the 61 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 closing the side door my grandson's thumb was caught in it. He was screaming and there was no emergency way to stop the door from closing. The door had to complete the course of closing before it could be opened to get his thumb out. I thank god it was only his thumb!!”
NHTSA complaint #10206729, filed 2007-10“The vehicles sliding door didn't close properly which caused the indicator light on the instrument panel to illuminate intermittently. The dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10015364, filed 2003-04“Automatic sliding door will not close properly. The door has opened 5 different times while driving; last time with children in the vehicle while crossing a bridge.”
NHTSA complaint #532635, filed 1998-03Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 37 | 16% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 15 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 31% |
| 1990 | 15 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
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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