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Transportation 96a2 — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Transportation 96a2 model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
10
Years to Avoid
1985
1989
0 complaints1 recalls
1988
0 complaints1 recalls
1987
0 complaints1 recalls1 invest.
1986
0 complaints2 recalls1 invest.
1985Avoid
0 complaints3 recalls1 invest.
1984
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1983
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1982
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1981
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.
1980
0 complaints0 recalls1 invest.

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Transportation 96a2 Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 1985 Transportation 96a2 is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

10 model years analyzed