1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
The 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingheadlights (2 complaints), and Air Bags (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingheadlights | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityglass Siderear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
View all Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood complaints →
Safety Rating for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC TRANS AM
- 1992 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 10 complaints
- 1993 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 1 complaint
- 1994 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 13 complaints
- 1995 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 5 complaints
- 1996 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 8 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM (current)
- 1998 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 22 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 23 complaints
- 2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 13 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 10 complaints
- 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 43 complaints
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