1996 Pontiac Trans Sport visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Complaint #1- windshield wipers wouldn't work in the rain. Defective circuit board had to be replaced. Complaint # 2- tilt steering column came off. The whole column had to be replaced. Complaint #3- black paint over the cab flaked off. *nm”
filed Nov 17, 2005
“Windshield wipers either quit or do not work at times, if you turn them to high speed then use washer fluid they may continue to work. The problem can not be duplicated by dealer. Only known repair is replacement of wiper motor by dealer, "that should fix it". Driver never knows if wipers will work…”
filed Apr 1, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Trans Sport | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 Trans Sport | 25 | 11% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 17 | 15% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 14 | 14% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 7 | 9% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 5 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.