NHTSA — Steering: Rack And Pinion Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,244 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Pontiac Trans Sport steering problems

steering problem

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1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 152004

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • 113,950 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The owner received a recall notice for the lower pinion bearing and power steering gear. The consumer took the vehicle in for servicing and the work was completed. Now the vehicle is pulling to the right. This occurred only after having it worked on for the original recall. Now the dealership is telling the consumer that the defect that is currently being experienced is no fault of the work that was done for the recall. The dealership is not willing to repair the current problem unless the owner pays out of pocket. Provide further details.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Apr 282003

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • 90,000 miles
The rack and pinion failed, prior to the recall being performed. Recall # 02 V 286 000.

- Taunton, MA, USA

problem #2

Mar 172003

Trans Sport

  • 58,000 miles
The consumer was charged for the replacement of the steering rack and pinion, even though a recalled was issued. The lower pinion bearing, tie rod ends and pressure hoses were replaced.

- Altadena, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 062003

Trans Sport

  • 95,028 miles
The vehicle continued to experience problems with the steering after the recall was performed on the rack and pinion, however prior to the recall the outer tie rods were replaced, but that did not resolve the steering problems, also the front rotors were resurfaced.

- Greenville, OH, USA

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