Model year guide

1984 Pontiac trans am

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Pontiac trans am is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1984 Pontiac trans am at a glance

Safety recallsNone

Owner complaints5

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1984 Pontiac trans am recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1984 Pontiac trans am.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1984 Pontiac trans am common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Wheels

Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.

Parking Brake

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Seat Belts

Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

Service Brakes

Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.

Hydraulic

Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1984 Pontiac trans am. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the front seat shoulder belt webbing may not retract into the retractor. This condition may be caused when the plastic spring cover becomes dislodged allowing the unwinding of the retractor spring. In the event of a vehicle crash in which belt restraint is required, failure of a front seat belt would increase the likelihood of injury to the wearer of the se…

Transport Canada #1986002 · Jan 1986

Not Entered

THE HI-TECH TURBO WHEELS ON THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE HUB AREA WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. THIS COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.

Transport Canada #1985023 · Feb 1985

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1984 Pontiac trans am trims & engines on record

Trims

Trans AM

Engines

5.0L 8-cyl

1984 Pontiac trans am vehicles on record

1984 Pontiac trans am Trans AM1G2AW87H8EN211751

Other Pontiac trans am model years

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1984 Pontiac trans am — frequently asked questions

Does the 1984 Pontiac trans am have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1984 Pontiac trans am. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Pontiac trans am?

Across all 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are wheels, parking brake, seat belts.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.