1998
Pontiac Trans Sport

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$20,840
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  • 3dr Reg WB
    Starts at
    $20,840
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Reg WB
    Starts at
    $22,380
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Ext WB
    Starts at
    $23,190
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Safety review

Based on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
3/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Consumer reviews

85% of drivers recommend this car
4.0 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
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Comfort 4.1
Interior 3.9
Performance 4.2
Value 3.9
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

  • By driver from Nothern Virginia
    Owns this car
    November 26, 2010

    Family minivan

    The minivan has been good. The power dirvers seat, electric windows, sliding door, and even an onboard airpump have been great. The 6 cylinders get the vehicle going and provide adequate exceleration. Seating for 7 is good. Removable rear seats provide great cargo room. Have had some problems like the drivers seat needs fixing, battery is hard to replace, water pump broke, ECM needed replacing, fuel pump needed replacing, several recalls, and brakes are just not adequate. Overall it is a good vehicle. We have over 172,000 miles and it still runs good. It seems safe and we use it every week.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Len@SunCity from Sun City, AZ
    Owns this car
    July 5, 2010

    Just Great!

    Have NEVER written a car review, but figure I owe it to this one. Best car I have ever owned. Now 172K miles, and only minor stuff had to be done. I'm ready to downsize, but can I be this lucky again?
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Peter from Michigan
    Owns this car
    December 8, 2009

    Excellent car for the money

    It is very reliable van and safe for the family. I owned it for over three years and I only changed tires and brake pads. I highly recommend it for families.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By dawgkiser from Seattle and Texas
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2009

    Best car I've owned

    Bought this Van used with 50,000 miles and now have 98,000. It performs great highway and city. Good handling and responsive engine. Just wish it had power slide doors on both sides instead of just the passenger side. Otherwise a great car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Jefe from Western States
    Owns this car
    April 19, 2007

    Not as bad as the 98 Windstar

    I have said I would recommend it to a friend based on the idea that the friend would investigate in detail the history of the van. Our van's rack has been replaced and the most common problem is the intake manifold gasket has a high failure rate (no recall) for this engine. It will run you about $750 to replace. Also, due to the design of the engine compartment, simple things like changing out the battery is an hour process. The positives are that it is roomy and allows a larger family several options of seating arrangements. It rides well (much better than the 98 Windstar we had), but handles much sloppier than the 97 Nissan Quest. You should not pay over $4000 for one at this point because you will never know whether the intake manifiold is bad or the rack is about to fail. Also, the driver's side (power) window has a rather cheap set of plastic clips that keep it on the control arm. I know of many that have failed, but the clips are about five bucks each (at the dealership only) and are not too hard to replace once you get the door pannel off.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By dadofninekids from missouri
    Owns this car
    March 16, 2007

    rattle trap

    Door windows stopped working at about 60,000. Still should have been in good shape. Warranty didnt take care of it. Ate the cost.3 alternators since 78,000. Lower motor mount out of it at 82,000. Blown head gasket at 112,000 motor replacement at 112,000. Repeated trips to the dealer to take care of some ground wire that makes it stop running.Next time it breaks it going to the junk yard.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By heffa from Brockport,NY
    Owns this car
    October 18, 2006

    almost no repairs

    this mini van has 123734 miles on it and the only problem we have had with it is the fuel pump went on it where as my old van a 1999 toyota sienna with 78000 miles on it was the most repairs i have ever done on a vehicle i would recommend the pontiac motana/Trans sport
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?

The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport is available in 1 trim level:

  • (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?

The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?

The 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport has an average reliability rating of 3.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport owners.

Is the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport a good Passenger Van?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.0 / 5
Based on 7 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.1
  • Interior: 3.9
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 3.9
  • Exterior: 4.0
  • Reliability: 3.8
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