1998 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 4th out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 27% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 18% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
Steering column, the two pins that hold the steering wheel together at the hinged part so the adjustable wheel can up and down, work their way out and cause the steering to become very dangerous. *jb
While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will jerk, and then engine light will come on and will stay on the remainder of time that vehicle is being operated. Dealer notified. *ak
While driving 55 mph consumer lost control of vehicle, vehicle went into a spin, steering wheel did not respond. Vehicle hit a barrier. No injuries, vehicle was totalled. Please provide additional information.*ak
Consumer started smelling gas form the outside of car. Consumer mentioned to dealer when it was taken in for warranty work, dealer did not check it at that time. Consumer inspected vehicle and found return vapor line had popped completely off. Consumer snapped it back together and so far is not…
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
← 1997 Trans AM · 1999 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 | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Trans AM | 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 1998 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.