MYRModel Year Report

1984 Pontiac Fiero

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1984 Pontiac Fiero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:27.100Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Fiero Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1984 highlighted. 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 30 complaints 1984 1985: 18 complaints 1986: 26 complaints 1986 1987: 15 complaints 1988: 13 complaints 1988 1991: 1 complaints 1994: 1 complaints 1994 1996: 1 complaints 1996
1984: 30 complaints
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YearComplaints
19820
19830
198430
198518
198626
198715
198813
19911
19941
19961

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 30%

30% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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RECALL 89 V 232 000 ENGINE. CONSUNER STATES THAT THE DEALER ( TOM WOOD PPONTIAC INDIANOPOLIS, IN 317-352-9311) IS REFUSING TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR THE RECALL. NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020913

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 23%

23% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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VEHICLE FIRE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (87V-181). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950929

I PURCHASED A 1984 PONTIAC FIERO ON APRIL, 4 2003. I HAVE READ ABOUT THE SAFETY RECALL ON THIS AUTO. FROM THE INFORMATION I HAVE GATHERED, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 89V232000 CONCERNING ENGINE FIRE APPLIES TO THIS AUTOMOBILE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030818

PARKING BRAKE 10%

10% of complaints: parking brake — 3 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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A FRIEND WAS DRIVING MY 1984 PONTIAC FIERO WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. AFTER AN INVESTIGATION BY THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT, THEY DETERMINED AN OIL LIKE SUBSTANCE WAS SPRAYED ON THE MANIFOLD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130801

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1984 PONTIAC FIERO (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEAD BOLT WOULD BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE ENGINE WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THE FAILURE CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE MANIFOLD AND ENGINE BLOCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131211

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19841203 — PE (closed 19850322)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19860718 — EA (closed 19900508)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19861217 — EA (closed 19880722)

REAR BRAKES

I 19870717 — DP (closed 19871019)

ENGINE FIRES

I 19871007 — DP (closed 19880518)

TIE ROD BREAKAGE

R 19871222 — engine and engine cooling

DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS AN UNREASONABLE RISK OF CONNECTING ROD FAILURE AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Remedy: CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Campaign 87V181000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19880310 — PE (closed 19880506)

THROTTLE CABLE BINDING

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19900221 — C (closed 19910731)

REAR DISC BRAKES

R 19900703 — engine and engine cooling

DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Remedy: CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Campaign 89V232000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19910701 — parking brake

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Remedy: REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.

Campaign 91V055000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1984 Pontiac Fiero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 87V181000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 89V232000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V055000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 1984 Pontiac Fiero reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Pontiac Fiero?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1984 Pontiac Fiero have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.