1984 Pontiac Firebird
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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 4 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 19 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 59 |
| 1995 | 84 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 49 |
| 1998 | 63 |
| 1999 | 47 |
| 2000 | 24 |
| 2001 | 24 |
| 2002 | 21 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
3 of 11 total reports mention: structure.
3 of 11 total reports mention: parking brake.
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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. *AK
NHTSA ODI report, 19960513
2 of 11 total reports mention: seats.
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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, 20070518
2 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts.
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PLASTIC COMPONENTS OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE , PREVENTING BELT FROM FASTENING. *AW
NHTSA ODI report, 19950622
1 of 11 total reports mentions: wheels.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 84V011000 — check if this car was fixed
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 SU
Remedy: A NEW HOSE WILL BE INSTALLED IF NECESSARY. IN ADDITION, BRAKES WILL BE SERVICED.
Campaign 84V093000 — check if this car was fixed
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
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.
Campaign 85V018000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 85V169000 — check if this car was fixed
REAR BRAKE FAILURE
FRAME CRACKING
REAR DISC BRAKES
SAFETY BELT BUCKLE BREAKAG
SAFETY BUCKLE BREAKAGE
REAR DISC BRAKES
REAR AXLE SHAFT FAILURE
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.
Campaign 90V105000 — check if this car was fixed
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
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
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
1984 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for parking brake issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 84V011000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 84V093000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 85V018000 (wheels) has been completed.
- Verify recall 85V169000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 90V105000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 91V055000 (parking brake) has been completed.
- Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
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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 structure:frame and members, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Pontiac Firebird have?
8 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.