MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Firebird

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:12:22.425Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
65
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 1994

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 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 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 65 1995: 84 complaints 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 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 65 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 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 65 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

1994: 65 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

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

25% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and delivery.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

The car engine caught on fire is the major thing, but also you could always hear noises from the wheels got them inspected twice and the people said nothing was wrong.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-09-07

Also filed under Engine and engine cooling

Vehicle caught fire due to fuel leakage of nylon hose left side engine. Please describe details. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-10-19

Vehicle caught fire while driving on hwy, unknown causes. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-29

Service brakes

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

12% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE

Structure

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing roof and pillars and hood.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Electrical system

9% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    1993-12-08Fuel system, gasoline93V199000 The fuel lines on these vehicles may have been misrouted and may contact the "Air" Check valve. The high temperatures from the "Air" Check valve could allow it to melt through and damage a fuel line.

    Remedy: Reroute any misrouted fuel lines to the proper position, and replace any fuel line bundle where the outer shell has been melted through.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    1994Complaint volume 65 complaints filed for this model year.
  3. I
    1997-07-24Preliminary evaluationClosed 1997-11-13 Fuel tub retaining clip failure
  4. I
    1997-11-13Engineering analysisClosed 1998-09-29 Fuel tube retaining clip failure
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    2006-07-31Exterior lighting06E065000 Certain aj motorsport combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aj motorsport will notify owners and offer reimbursement for the lamps. The recall began on July 31, 2006. Owners may contact aj motorsport at 626-618-2026.

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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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1994 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V199000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 06E065000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 07E088000 · Equipment
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1994 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1994 Pontiac Firebird is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Firebird?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1994 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.