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1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr GT Minivan

The 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr GT Minivan is a 3.1-liter V6 with an automatic 3-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,465 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 109.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,678 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeMinivan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$21,465 ($49,723 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.1L V6
Displacement3.1 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 3-speed
Fuel Economy
City16 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity20 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear15-in. aluminum alloy
Dimensions & Weight
Length194.5 in
Width74.6 in
Height65.7 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb Weight3,678 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front35.7 in
Headroom Rear35.6 in
Legroom Front40.7 in
Legroom Rear33.1 in
Shoulder Room Front60.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear62.3 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Similar cars

Rivals to the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3dr GT 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
Tested variant: 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac TRANS SPORT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jan 23, 1996 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

NHTSA campaign 96V015000

Jan 4, 1994 · SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER

VEHICLE FAILS TO CONFORM TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE SAFETY BELT OF THE LEFT THIRD ROW SEAT ON THE SIX PASSENGER VAN AND THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEAT OF THE SEVEN PASSENGER VAN MAY LOCK UP AND CANNOT BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE RETRACTOR.

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE OCCUPANTS OF THESE SEATS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE AFFECTED BELT. IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, UNBELTED OCCUPANTS ARE AT INCREASED RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy: OWNERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THEIR VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF THE SUSPECT RETRACTOR EXHIBITS A LOCKUP CONDITION. BASED ON THIS INSPECTION, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE BELT LOCKS UP. REPLACEMENT OF THE SUSPECT SAFETY BELT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO CONSUMERS FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA campaign 94V027000

79 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac TRANS SPORT

Owner Complaints

79 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1992 Pontiac TRANS SPORT (2 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Service Brakes24
Hydraulic23
Seat Belts23
Seats6
Visibility6
Electrical System5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 16, 2008 · Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Equipment
“I AM ASE CERTIFIED IN BRAKES STEERING AND SUSPENSION. MY 1992 PONTIAC TRANSPORT HAS DEVELOPED NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. ONE ( BRAKES WILL FAIL TO ENGAGE FOR NO APPARENT REASON WITH VIBRATION IN THE PEDAL…”
Jan 26, 2004 · Electrical System
“THE WIRING HARNESS THAT FEEDS THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HVAC BLOWER MOTOR AND OTHER THINGS IS MELTING & SHORTING OUT. I FIND WHEN I LOOK IN SALVAGE YARDS FOR THIS ITEM, ALL THE ONES THAT WOULD FIT THIS…”
Jan 15, 2004 · Seat Belts
“I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 4 OF THE 6 SEAT BELT RETRACTORS SINCE JULY OF 2000. THE FAILURE MODE IS THE RETRACTOR SPRING BREAKING OR PULLING OUT OF SEATBELT MOUNTING SHAFT. EACH REPLACEMENT RETRACTOR COSTS…”
Oct 23, 2003 · Steering
“WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH STEERING BROKE. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD MOVE FREELY BUT WOULD NOT CONTROL THE MOVEMENT OR DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE.*AK”
Sep 23, 2003 · Steering, Structure Crash
“WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY STEERING UNIT FAILED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE STEERING POWER, AND VEHICLE FELL INTO A DITCH. TWO MAJOR BOLTS HOLDING THE FRONT END OF THE CHASSIS BROKE LOOSE…”

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 1992 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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