1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Review
Price Estimate: $3,037 - $4,824
Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What’s new
Driver airbag debuts and new front styling improves doorstop looks. Dashboard gets styling tweak to shorten visual acreage on top. A power-sliding side door and integrated child seats are newly optional. Automatic power door locks are added, and rear seats gain a fold-and-stow feature. Traction control is made available at midyear; requires 3.8-liter engine.
For sale near Clarksburg, WV
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in West Virginia
$203/mo for Trans Sport SE
Trans Sport SE
vs
$147/mo
Avg. Compact Minivan
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3.75 out of 5 starsMFree, 11/14/2003
1994 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
Been a good van with no major
problems. Engine is better than the
body style with only a minor problem
under the hood. Was one of the better
vans at that time (1994) other than the
Chryslers. Ford came out with Windstar
same year or a year later and took the
steam out of GM for a while. Mazda's
original Mvp was a joke as was the
undersized first Odyssey. Did what … it
needed to do.
Hate it
2.88 out of 5 starsSharon, 01/31/2010
1994 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
I got this van and was it worked well But then It wouldn't start and no one can tell me why! Went to 2 different places and There was nothing wrong. It has new plugs, wires and starter, But still only starts about once a month very disappointing
Best Vehicle I've ever owned
4.88 out of 5 starslkmdolphin, 05/14/2009
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
I'm the original owner of this 1993 Trans Sport SE, it's one of the Spring Special Editions for 93, you know the Dark Green over Gold ones. It has every option available except the sunroof and leather,(did not want those). My van has 230,000+ miles on it and 98% of it is still original. The seats & carpet are spotless, The body immaculate, & I drive it everywhere in all weather. Only … issue I ever had since day one is the steering rack had to be replaced under warrenty. Only normal upkeep has ever been done. I fully expect to get 500.000 out of this van if not more. My wife and I absolutely love it and would not trade it for anything on the road today or since it was built.
Impressions of my Pontiac Trans Sport
4 out of 5 starstooleman, 12/10/2011
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport SE 3dr Minivan
I bought my 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport in 2008 with 118,000 miles on the odometer.
It runs flawlessly and is a pleasure to drive.
Unfortunately, within a day of ownership, the starter failed and within 2 weeks the ABS sensor also failed.
This sensor was expensive to replace and was told by the mechanic that this is a common design flaw.
This proved true; having to replace this part again … in 2010.
Other flaws of this model have proven more superficial: both door handles have broken off which renders it comical when entering the vehicle; wiper motor failed and like every GM vehicle I've owned; the headliner sags on my head! Nonetheless, after 250,000 miles this spaceship still gets me home.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, so we've included reviews for other years of the Trans Sport since its last redesign.
1994 Trans Sport Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $203/month |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 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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