1997 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 12owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 3 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
The consumer was pulling inside of the parking lot and without prior warning both airbags deploy. The dealership is aware of the problem. Ts
The lead contact points for the brake lights are melting after approximately two weeks of use. The actual filments are still intact and the fuse does not blow. The tail fin brake light still works but the actual brake lights do not work after the lead contact points melt.*ak
Engine compartment fire while driving, totalled vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer stated there was smoke coming from underneath the hood, he pulled over opened the hood and the engine was on fire.*slc
When the car get wet it will misfire and go dead, been in shop 69 times same problem, the car will loose all power, sunrise pontiac wolfchase says they refused to work on it because they dont know why it happening, the car is presently at sunrise covington pike. *ak
High beams shine like low beams should. Low beams are to dim that they dont illuminate the roas enough. Forcing me to always use my high beams. This is dangerous and should not have to happen.*ak
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
← 1996 Trans AM · 1998 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 | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 Trans AM | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Trans AM | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report electrical system, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.