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1990–2002 · 13 model years

Pontiac Firebird recalls & problems by year

29 recalls and 493 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints199584 complaints
Most recalls19915 recalls
Crashes reported59in owner complaints
Injuries reported523 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0234568901990: 9 complaints, 4 recalls1991: 27 complaints, 5 recalls1992: 27 complaints, 4 recalls1993: 18 complaints, 3 recalls1994: 59 complaints, 3 recalls1995: 84 complaints, 3 recalls1996: 41 complaints, 2 recalls1997: 49 complaints, 3 recalls1998: 63 complaints, 0 recalls1999: 47 complaints, 1 recalls2000: 24 complaints, 0 recalls2001: 24 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 21 complaints, 1 recalls1990199219941996199820002002
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2002 Firebird—19–21 mpg1211112
2001 Firebird——0240200
2000 Firebird——0244030
1999 Firebird——1475030
1998 Firebird——0638250
1997 Firebird——3495240
1996 Firebird——2415410
1995 Firebird——384101480
1994 Firebird——3591010141
1993 Firebird——3184240
1992 Firebird——4272010
1991 Firebird——5274030
1990 Firebird——491350

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Service brakes, hydraulic123
  • Electrical system78
  • Engine and engine cooling56
  • Fuel system, gasoline54
  • Power train53
  • Air bags45
  • Exterior lighting34
  • Steering32