1996 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- Not enough data 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 8th out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Pontiac Trans AM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Pontiac Trans AM.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Shifter can be moved from park to reverse or drive without pushing thumb button or stepping on brake pedal. Attempted repair by dealer made problem worse not better.*ak
FACTORY INSTALLED VEHICLE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SOUNDS WHEN VEHICLE GETS WET. DOME LIGHTS WON'T SHUT OFF. RESERVE POWER IN VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN WHEN IGNITION SHUT OFF. OPENED DOOR "DING" SOUNDS WHEN KEY IS PLACED IN IGNITION/VEHICLE NOT RUNNING/KEY NOT TURNED ON. ALL HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE GETS WET. HAPPENS…
Consumer has noticed an oil leak. Also, coolent leaking, and causing very bad fumes/odor in to enter into the passenger's compartment. The occupant became sick. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine the cause of the problem. Please provide any further details. *ak
Grinding and pinging noise from underneath the vehicle while accelerating and braking, dealership has failed to locate noise and fix the problem. *et
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
← 1995 Trans AM · 1997 Trans AM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trans AM | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 Trans AM | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Trans AM | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Trans AM | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 Trans AM | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Trans AM | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Trans AM | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, interior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Pontiac Trans AM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trans AM model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.