CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 227 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 4 fires, 24 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (53 reports).
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls
Most common 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 227 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 53 |
| Exterior Lighting | 31 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Structure | 21 |
| Air Bags | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 |
| Power Train | 17 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 16 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
What owners report
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS, AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,317.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN HE RETURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED WITH WHITE SMOKE. THE CONTACT ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS TO RELEASE THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport questions
Does the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Based on 227 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (53), Exterior Lighting (31), Steering (28).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.