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1991 Pontiac Trans SportProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 46 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
46
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 46 complaints, 2 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

blower motor not working properly

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Seat Belts:front:retractorHIGH

6 owners reported seat belts:front:retractor issues — failures commonly reported around 156K miles.

!Inspect the Structure:frame And MembersMED
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: Seat Belts:front:retractor (6 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Seat Belts:front:retractor6 (13%)
Structure:frame And Members4 (9%)
Tires:tread/belt4 (9%)
Structure3 (7%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission2 (4%)
Seat Belts:front:anchorage2 (4%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings2 (4%)
Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields2 (4%)

1991 Pontiac Trans Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Seat Belts:front:retractor Issues

Seat Belts:front:retractor complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 156,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 156K-mile mark.

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:frame and members-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:tread/belt Issues

Tires:tread/belt complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:tread/belt-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure-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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3
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3
03
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04
3
13

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

92V012000Jun 1992

STRUCTURE:BODY

THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.

97V058000Jun 1997

STRUCTURE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

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SEATS

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING REARWARD.

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (7)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP92012ClosedOpened Jun 1992 · closed Jun 1992

APV FIRES

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

EA00011ClosedOpened Apr 2000 · closed Jan 2001

ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

EA92035ClosedOpened Oct 1992 · closed Nov 1993

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

EA97019ClosedOpened Sep 1997 · closed Jun 1999

FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE

SEATS

PE92052ClosedOpened Jun 1992 · closed Oct 1992

APV FUEL LINE FIRES

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Trans Sport is the 1997 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 46 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

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

Last updated (checked October 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

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1991 Pontiac Trans Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport is related to the seat belts:front:retractor, with 6 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
The 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has 46 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 2 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 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport 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 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Trans Sport problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 156,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 150K+ mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
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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