MYRModel Year Report

1983 Pontiac Firebird

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1983 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:33.055Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
4

Too few to rank

Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1983

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 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: 65 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
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 1984: 11 complaints 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 20 complaints 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 84 complaints 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 21 complaints 2002
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 4 1984: 11 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 20 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 84 complaints 1995 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 49 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002

1983: 4 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19810
19823
19834
198411
198516
198619
198710
198810
198920
19909
199127
199227
199318
199465
199584
199641
199749
199863
199947
200024
200124
200221

Known problem areas

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

3 of 4 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and front.

Show complaint excerpts

Dt: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 85V169000, 91V055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-26

Also filed under Parking brake

Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side seat belt does not retract after being extended and the parking brake does not hold the vehicle. There is a NHTSA recall, # 85V169000, 91V055000 regarding the seat belt webbing and parking brake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-26

Parking brake

2 of 4 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
  2. R
    1986-04-18Seat belts85V169000 Dislocation of a spring cover will not allow the shoulder belt to retract after being extended.

    Remedy: Install retaining springs on spring cover of front shoulder belt retractor and, when required, retractors will be replaced.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1986-06-17Engineering analysisClosed 1988-07-22 Rear brake failure
  4. I
    1988-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-22 Frame cracking
  5. I
    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
  6. I
    1990-02-21CClosed 1991-07-31 Rear disc brakes
  7. R
    1991-07-01Parking brake91V055000 Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

    Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  8. R
    2007-11-08Equipment07E088000 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.…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1983 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V169000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 91V055000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1983 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 1983 Pontiac Firebird?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1983 Pontiac Firebird have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.