1996 Pontiac Fiero
Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1996: 1 complaint
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 31 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
1 of 1 total report mentions: suspension.
Show complaint excerpts
1996 Pontiac feiro V6 got in the rain or through a small puddle this car hydroplanes at low speeds 40 MPH very badly. I'm lucky to be live. The feiro was totaled this car spun out so quickly while driving straight.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
1996 Pontiac Fiero — pre-purchase inspection
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- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1996 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 1996 Pontiac Fiero?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1996 Pontiac Fiero have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.