Faults:

- 2 alternators (typical GM)

- Brakes (twice)

- Water pump

- Door handles inoperative

- Very annoying rattles

- ABS quit working, light stays on and sometimes when pressed the pedal goes all the way to the ground (scary)

- Tie rods

- Numerous leaks

- one of the modular seat won't stay latched in place

- tons of other (regular maintenance) issues like tires, battery and thermostat.

General Comments:

When I had to buy a used van, there seemed to be only one choice, Toyota and Honda was too expensive and Chrysler and Ford totally unreliable. Trans Sport was unique with the distinctive silhouette, polymer body, configurable seats and interesting dashboard.

Unfortunately soon after I bought it I started discovering that there was more to dislike than like about this vehicle. This thing is slooooow. The rattles throughout the van were so pronounced, they made any trip totally unenjoyable. Reliability has been sub-par to put it lightly and the fuel mileage marginal at best. There were way too many trips to the shop to fix things that normally don't wear out, like the door handles for example. The only door handle that hasn't broken was the side-door, and even that one along with hatch were showing signs of excessive wear.

After 10 years on the road, the van still looked like new though, gotta love polymer. However with the fuel costs on the rise and the overall reliability being questionable it was time to let this fragile van go. I traded it for a much smaller Saturn SC1, I love the gas-mileage now, I stayed with a polymer bodied vehicle, but now I miss the versatility of the van. I would buy another Pontiac, just not a Trans Sport.

Faults:

The transmission had to be changed at 155,000 kilometers.

Air condition is weak on hot days.

The rubber around the driver window is bubbling.

Irritating squeaks from rear seats vibrating.

General Comments:

This vehicle rides and handles very well to my expectations.

At first the long windshield and small front side windows take some getting use to.

It would be hard to go back to a car from a van. The higher seating allows an appealing view when driving.

Interior sound is acceptable. Nice stereo. Outside noise is reduced considerably.

Cargo space has not been an issue yet. Just pack it carefully and away we go.

The 3.8 has power to spare with an average economy for fuel consumption.

Love the key less entry.

Faults:

Electrical problems.

Sensor problems

Windshield wiper motor broke at 100, 000 miles

At 50,000 miles Air-condition compressor went bad.

General Comments:

A very good car.

Very hard to do maintenance.

Second and third row seats are too close to the floor of the car so it is very uncomfortable.

Faults:

Sliding door stops working and fuse needs to be replaced.

Low oil pressure.

Radio stopped working, power button went bad.

General Comments:

This van is truly versatile with the removable seats and great on gas due to the light body.

I have recently experienced low oil pressure which I have had checked by two different garages and neither can figure out why the oil pressure is low. I have had the oil pump replaced and it did not correct the problem.

Faults:

I bought this van with a blown engine for $500. A ham-fisted mechanic broke a coolant fitting and it overheated.

I replaced the engine at purchase.

The transmission broke last week.$2300 fora rebuild.

The windshield-wiper motor contact wore out. $70part.

Headlamp adjusters seized-$200.00 part. OUCH!!!

General Comments:

After owning 2 Aerostars, the plastic body is a joy!!

The 3800 engine is spunky - tows our 17foot trailer without complaints.

Highway mileage without trailer is excellent. A bit thirsty with trailer attached.

With almost 300,000km on it now, and a new engine and transmission, I think it shoud last another.