1993 Pontiac TRANS SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
32 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
99,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 32 complaints (28.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 4 | 12.5% |
| Braking behavior | 4 | 12.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 9.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 9 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 2 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 2 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 2 |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 9; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 2; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 2; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 2; Air Bags:Frontal: 1; Electrical System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 3 |
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 5; 2000: 10; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2010: 1; 2013: 1
Pattern summary
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10094756 · 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10105912 · 2005-01-07 (January 7, 2005)
THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH AND WOULD GO INTO A "SUPER IDLE" WHERE I WOULD HAVE TO NEARLY STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE FORWARD MOTION AT A STOP. OW THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT IS COMING ON CONSTANTLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLS CONSTANTLY. I DRIVE A TOTAL OF 10 MILES TO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 486504 · 1995-05-25 (May 25, 1995)
SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 486504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 871273 · 2000-09-22 (September 22, 2000)
WHEN DRIVING ON HIGHWAY CONSUMER WAS ALERTED THAT VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER THEN DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH NO RESPONSE. GOT VEHICLE TO STOP AND NOTED THAT TRANSMISSION WAS ON FIRE WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. CONSUMER WAS UNAWEAR OF THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 871273 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 978643 · 1996-02-02 (February 2, 1996)
WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE, STRANGE ODOR, THEN FLAMES; TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINE RUPTURED, SPRAYED FLUID UP INTO ENGINE. TT
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 978643 at NHTSA ↗