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#BS-1995-PONTRA-79E1

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport

Based on reports from 151 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
151
Crashes
19
Fires
3
Recalls
3
TSBs
32
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 151 complaints, 19 crashes, 3 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

speedometer malfunction

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

diagnostics plug under dash doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

shock tower gave out

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:body:doorHIGH

14 owners reported structure:body:door issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Seats:front Assembly:reclinerMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

6
0–30K
1
30–60K
6
60–90K
6
90–120K
1
120–150K
2
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (6 reports) • Median: 80K 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: Structure:body:door (14 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:body:door14 (9%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner8 (5%)
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch7 (5%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip7 (5%)
Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer7 (5%)
Seat Belts:front:retractor6 (4%)
Seats6 (4%)

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:body:door Issues

Structure:body:door complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 14 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner Issues

Seats:front Assembly:recliner complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seats:front assembly:recliner-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch Issues

Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission-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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16
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17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

95V048000Feb 1995

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

95V214000Jan 1996

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

96V015000Mar 1996

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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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. 151 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.

Other Pontiac Trans Sport Model Years

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1995 Pontiac Trans Sport: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport is related to the structure:body:door, with 14 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
The 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport has 151 complaints, 19 crash reports, and 3 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 1995 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 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes, the 1995 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 22 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 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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