MYRModel Year Report

1982 Pontiac Firebird

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1982 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:59.757Z

Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Firebird Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1982 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 11 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1989: 20 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 59 complaints 1995: 84 complaints 1995 1996: 41 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 24 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002
1982: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
19801
19810
19823
19834
198411
198516
198619
198710
198810
198920
19909
199127
199227
199318
199459
199584
199641
199749
199863
199947
200024
200124
200221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SEAT BELTS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: seat belts.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1982 PONTIAC FIRE BIRD. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEAD ON CRASH WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE AND HER SEAT BELTS WERE INOPERABLE. AS OF JANUARY 3, 2008, THE DEALER HAD NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080103

POWER TRAIN

1 of 3 total reports mentions: power train.

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TRANSMISSION FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980220

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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ENGINE FIRE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980826

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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ENGINE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY PISTONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980220

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19820722 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL TANK VENTILATOR VALVE IN THE FUEL SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE A LOUD AND PERSISTENT "WHISTLE" DURING VENTING OF THE TANK. IF THE FUEL FILLER CAP IS REMOVED WHILE THIS CONDITION EXISTS AND THE TANK IS MORE

Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENTILATOR AND PRESSURE CONTROL VALVES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V076000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19820922 — seat belts

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES". THE NON-COMPLIANCE EXISTS BECAUSE THE REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES MAY PULL THROUGH

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL INSTALL A REAR SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT KIT TO ENSURE PROPER ANCHORING OF SEAT BELTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 82V089000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19860617 — EA (closed 19880722)

REAR BRAKE FAILURE

I 19880628 — PE (closed 19880922)

FRAME CRACKING

I 19880722 — EA (closed 19910830)

REAR DISC BRAKES

I 19900221 — C (closed 19910731)

REAR DISC BRAKES

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 20071108 — equipment

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. TH

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Campaign 07E088000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1982 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 82V076000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 82V089000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 91V055000 (parking brake) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1996 ● 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1998 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 1982 Pontiac Firebird 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 1982 Pontiac Firebird?

The most-reported component is seat belts:front:anchorage, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1982 Pontiac Firebird 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.