MYRModel Year Report

1984 Pontiac Firebird

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1984 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:56:14.127Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
8

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
8

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 1984: 11 complaints 1984 11 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 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 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 11 complaints 1984 11 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 1984: 11 complaints 1984 11 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

1984: 11 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 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Seat belts

5 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and webbing.

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Tl*the contact owns a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-05-18

Also filed under Seats and service brakes, hydraulic

Plastic components of seat belt buckle broke , preventing belt from fastening.

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-22

Structure

4 of 11 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing frame and members and roof and pillars.

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T-top ejected when driver closed power window.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-09-04

Parking brake

3 of 11 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing conventional.

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The vehicle is included in the parking brake recall, but Pontiac will not send him a letter so he can get the recall fixed. 95V055000. Please describe.

NHTSA ODI report, 1996-05-13

Seats

3 of 11 total reports mention: seats, most commonly citing recliner.

Service brakes

2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

8 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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    1984-09-15Service brakes, hydraulic84V093000 Rear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 106, "Brake hoses". Hoses could come loose from the end fittings when…

    Remedy: A new hose will be installed if necessary. In addition, brakes will be serviced.

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    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
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    1985-02-25Wheels85V018000 The hub area of the wheels may not be structurally sound and thus subject to fracture.

    Remedy: Install new front and rear tire/wheel assemblies.

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    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.

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    1986-06-17Engineering analysisClosed 1988-07-22 Rear brake failure
  7. I
    1988-06-28Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-09-22 Frame cracking
  8. I
    1988-07-22Engineering analysisClosed 1991-08-30 Rear disc brakes
  9. I
    1989-08-01Preliminary evaluationClosed 1989-10-03 Safety belt buckle breakag
  10. I
    1989-10-03Engineering analysisClosed 1990-07-10 Safety buckle breakage
  11. I
    1990-02-21CClosed 1991-07-31 Rear disc brakes
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    1990-02-28Engineering analysisClosed 1991-04-24 Rear axle shaft failure
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    1991-03-07Seat belts90V105000 Plastic components of seat belt buckle assemblies do not contain an ultra violet stabilizer, and exposure to direct sunlight and elevated interior temperatures could weaken the plastic components.

    Remedy: Replace or repair seat belt buckle.

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    1991-07-01Parking brake91V055000 Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.

    Remedy: Replace nonfunctioning parking brake adjusters.

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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 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…

    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).

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    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.

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Buy-smart checklist

1984 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Seat belts: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
  • Parking brake: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 84V093000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 85V018000 · Wheels
  • Recall 85V169000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 90V105000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 91V055000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 1984 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 1984 Pontiac Firebird?
The most-reported component is seat belts, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Pontiac Firebird have?
8 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.