1995 Ford Explorer vs 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1995 Ford Explorer | 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 843 | 113 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 32 |
| Investigations | 6 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 86 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 32 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 122,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Explorer | Pontiac Trans Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 205 | 2 |
| Power Train | 119 | 14 |
| Suspension | 93 | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 75 | 12 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 81 | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 59 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 11 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 45 | 16 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 42 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 8 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 7 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 7 | 0 |
1995 Ford Explorer
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.