1990 Pontiac Transport Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1990 Pontiac Transport (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1990 Pontiac Transport. The part named most often is body and structure, with 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering (2) and seat belts (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 114,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Body and structure6 60%
- Steering2 20%
- Seat belts1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Body and structure: “Dt: the cradle dropped, lost steering, lost control of the vehicle, was uninjured, the vehicle is in the shop. Mechanic determined the sub frame corroded on one or both ends, and caused it to break the steering column.”
NHTSA complaint #10125080, filed 2005-06, 260,000 milesSteering: “Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the steering bolt are lose and it is causing the steering wheel to jump around causing it to be hard for consumer to steer the vehicle. Dealer notified. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8019945, filed 2002-10Mileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 260,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1990 Pontiac Transport in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1990 Pontiac Transport.
Other model years of the Pontiac Transport
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10 | 114,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Pontiac Transport model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1990 Pontiac Transport have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1990 Pontiac Transport as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1990 Pontiac Transport is reported most often?
Body and structure is named most often, in 6 complaints (60% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1990 Pontiac Transport been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1990 Pontiac Transport reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 114,000 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 260,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.