Trans Am (2002)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
LS1
5.7L 8-cylView details
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Pontiac Trans Am Unidentified Engine
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LP2
1.0L 3-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac Trans Am, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am complaints?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am. The systems they name most often are the engine, the cooling system and the body and trim.
Is the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am have?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2002-2002 Pontiac Trans Am.
What should I check before buying a used Pontiac Trans Am?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the engine, the cooling system and the body and trim, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Trans Am have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 32 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: moderate. Last updated: 2026-10-12.