1990 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr Minivan
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All photo credits
- Photo: Black Pontiac Trans Sport fr by Matti Blume ( MB-one ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3.8 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport 2.3i-16V (51255708974) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Black Pontiac Trans Sport (Eur) rr by Matti Blume ( MB-one ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3.8 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr Minivan is a 3.1-liter V6 with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,495 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Trans Sport measures 194.5 inches long on a 109.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,500 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Minivan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,495 ($38,530 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.1L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.1 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 14-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 14-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 194.5 in |
| Width | 74.2 in |
| Height | 65.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,500 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 35.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 60.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 62.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.5 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr Minivan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1990 Pontiac TRANS SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jun 8, 1999 · SEATS
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESULTING IN THE SEAT BACK FALLING REARWARD.
Consequence: THE SEAT COULD SUDDENLY FALL BACKWARD, DISTRACTING THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.
NHTSA campaign 99I003000
Apr 8, 1997 · STRUCTURE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS PULL THROUGH THE RETAINERS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE RETAINER. IF BOTH BOLTS PULL THROUGH, THE REAR CRADLE WOULD NOT LONGER BE SUPPORTED AT THESE MOUNTING LOCATIONS AND THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequence: IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
NHTSA campaign 97V058000
Jan 28, 1992 · STRUCTURE:BODY
THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.
Remedy: REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
NHTSA campaign 92V012000
Mar 15, 1991 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).
Consequence: THE INCORRECT RETRACTOR MAY CAUSE THE BELTS TO LOCK UPIF THE VAN IS PARKED ON A STEEP GRADE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE OCCUPANT COULDNOT EXTEND THE BELT FOR USE.
Remedy: REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.
NHTSA campaign 91V046000
Oct 2, 1989 · SEATS
THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.
Consequence: VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.
Remedy: REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.
NHTSA campaign 89V164000
55 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1990 Pontiac TRANS SPORT
Owner Complaints
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1990 Pontiac TRANS SPORT (1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 19 |
| Seat Belts | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Visibility | 5 |
| Seats | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1990 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.