MYRModel Year Report

1985 Pontiac Fiero

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1985 Pontiac Fiero
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:23:24.760Z

Only 18 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

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

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

8 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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TOOK TO DEALER TO BE REPAIRED AND THE DEALER BROKE PARTS OF THE ENGINE AND IS CHARGING CONSUMER FOR FIXING VEHICLE UNDER A RECALL THAT WAS NOT CORRECTED THE FIRST TIME. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19970226

ENGINE FAILED, CAUSING OIL LEAKAGE, RESULTING IN A FIRE PRIO TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS (90V-104). *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950310

I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO PONTIAC'S PRODUCT SAFETY CAMPAIGN #88-C-24 WHICH I CURRENTLY HAVE A COPY OF SAME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030501

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH
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MOTOR MOUNTS CAME APART. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950328

GM WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE RECALLS ON MY CAR. I HAVE CALLED GM CUSTOMER CARE AT LEAST 4 TIMES AND THEY WON'T HELP ME. IT HAS NOT BEEN THROUGH ANY OF THE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALLS APPLICABLE TO IT. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080726

PARKING BRAKE

3 of 18 total reports mention: parking brake.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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VEHICLE HAS EXHAUST LEAK. PER VIN # RECALL 88C24 APPLIES TO VEHICLE, I'VE READ THE RECALL INFO, AND THERE ARE NO UPDATED PARTS INSTALLED. IVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY CAN NOT CHECK FOR RECALLS DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080317

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19861217 — EA (closed 19880722)

REAR BRAKES

I 19871007 — DP (closed 19880518)

TIE ROD BREAKAGE

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19881213 — PE (closed 19890331)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 19890331 — EA (closed 19900713)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

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 19900806 — engine and engine cooling

PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAIN

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

Campaign 90V104000 — 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

1985 Pontiac Fiero — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for parking brake issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 89V232000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 90V104000 (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 1985 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 1985 Pontiac Fiero?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 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.