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1982 Pontiac Trans Am

Based on reports from 2 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel PumpHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump issues.

!Inspect the Parking Brake:conventionalMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump (1 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump1 (50%)

Parking Brake:conventional1 (50%)

1982 Pontiac Trans Am: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump Issues

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Parking Brake:conventional Issues

Parking Brake:conventional complaints account for 50% of all reports filed for the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to parking brake:conventional-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Trans Am is the 1999 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1982 Pontiac Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am is related to the fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am reliable?

The 1982 Pontiac Trans Am has 2 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1982 Pontiac Trans Am problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am have any recalls?

No recalls have been issued for the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am according to NHTSA records.

What mileage do Pontiac Trans Am problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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