1992 Pontiac Trans Sport Review
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport Review
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What’s new
ABS is standard. SE becomes base model; new top-of-the-line is the GT. GT gets a standard 3.8-liter V6 good for 165 horsepower. SE retains old 3.1-liter, but offers the bigger motor as an option. 15-inch wheels replace 14-inch wheels on both models. Remote keyless entry and rear climate controls are added to the options list.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3dr Minivan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.36 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$231/mo for Trans Sport GT
Trans Sport GT
vs
$178/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport.
5 star(46%)
4 star(47%)
3 star(7%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
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2.63 out of 5 stars
Good to
therhino, 09/03/2004
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport GT 3dr Minivan
I bought this van used mainly to haul
stuff while remodeling the house. The
price was right because they
depreciate so quickly. [Bought an
Odyssey for wife & kids.] I've know
at least 5 people with the same van,
and these are what we all say:
Fuel guage is worthless-has left all
of us stranded-out of gas. Rear hatch
lever is hard to turn with it's small
wing-nut … design. Computer has failed
all 5 leaving each stranded on
highway. Only does about 15mpg.
Trip meter is off by 40%. Spare tire
frame so rusted, had to break it to
get it off for highway flat. Water
pump, A/C compressor, radiator,
computer - all failed at around 90,000
miles.
3.75 out of 5 stars
12 yr. old good for parts
minivan mom, 02/06/2004
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
This van has proved very unreliable. I
call it Apollo 13 ("What do we have
that WORKS?") Engine and tranny have
never given us trouble with 94K on it.
We have repaired alternator, a/c
compressor 3x, throttle, water pump,
radiator, computer, brake release
handle 5x, heater fan, heater core, pw
motors 3x, wheel cylinders, and door
handles 2x. This in addition to regular …
maint. of tires, brakes, shocks,
struts, etc. What's still broken? A/c
buttons, sliding door (stuck shut),
pdl, heater fan (again), horn, and
electrical. On the plus side it gives a
comfy ride on the hiway, is pleasant to
drive, and plastic body is terrific.
5 out of 5 stars
Dependable
John, 10/25/2008
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
Moved to the North Country 12 years ago and needed a safe, dependable vehical for my wife. Working as an Automobile Consultant for a local dealer, I saw and elderly couple trading in their 1990 Trans Sport SE with 123K miles on it in 1998, I asked the owner of the dealership if he would sell it to me for the amount he allowed the owners of the van in trade, ($1000.00) which he agreed to … and when I took it home I realized that the previous owners had taken excellent care of the van and it was loaded with every option that was available in 1990 for that model. I now have 200K miles and it still looks great and runs great. What a great investment. Thank you Pontiac. PS, it gets 24 mpg too.
3.75 out of 5 stars
1990 Pontiac Transsport
reelusin, 11/30/2002
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
Owned vehicle since new. No major
repairs yet. Maintenance is very
inexpensive and easy for owner to
perform. Plastic body doesn't rust or
dent. Looks in better condition than
any 12 yr old steel bodied car kept
outdoors. Runs perfect. Burns no oil.
Everything still works. I'd love to buy
another vehicle but don't have a reason
to.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Trans Sport since its last redesign.
1992 Trans Sport Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $230/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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