1997 Pontiac Trans Sport engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 31 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 10% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 66,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 38% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
The van was involved in accident which the intake manifold gasket was damaged. The van was repaired by a pontiac dealership. Anti-freeze is leaking by the intake manifold and mixing with the oil, which wasn't from the accident. The owner has found similar reports on "nhtsas' website. Please describe details. Ts
Our cyl head gaskets had to be replaced and our cyl heads had to be machined, we also had to replace our fuel pump at the same time
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
- Steering 55 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Body & structure 37 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 26 complaints
- Brakes 18 complaints
- Latches & locks 17 complaints
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