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#BS-2002-PONTRA-1421

2002 Pontiac Trans Am

Based on reports from 43 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
43
Crashes
7
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
52
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 43 complaints, 7 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 16K miles.

!Inspect the Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And ConnectionsMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

21
0–30K
9
30–60K
2
60–90K
90–120K
1
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (21 reports) • Median: 16K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (9%)
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections2 (5%)
Brakes2 (5%)
Seat Belts:front2 (5%)
Structure2 (5%)
Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights2 (5%)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch2 (5%)

2002 Pontiac Trans Am: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 16,095 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 16K-mile mark.

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections Issues

Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Seat Belts:front Issues

Seat Belts:front complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts:front-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.

Complaint trend by year

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02
8
03
4
04
3
05
11
06
5
07
2
08
1
10
4
14
1
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am. Recent trend: decreasing.

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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. 43 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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2002 Pontiac Trans Am: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am reliable?
The 2002 Pontiac Trans Am has 43 complaints, 7 crash reports, and 0 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 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Trans Am have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Pontiac Trans Am problems start?
Based on 33 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 16,095 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
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.
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