MYRModel Year Report

1994 Pontiac Firebird

◆ Worse than typical
1994 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:49.028Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Firebird Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1994 highlighted. 1980: 1 complaints 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 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 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
1994: 65 complaints
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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%

25% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 16 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings and delivery.

FIRE
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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. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20050907

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, 19951019

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING ON HWY, UNKNOWN CAUSES. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950629

SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 12%

12% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

FIRE
STRUCTURE 9%

9% of complaints: structure — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing roof and pillars and hood.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19931208 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 93V199000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 1994 — complaint volume: 65
I 19970724 — PE (closed 19971113)

FUEL TUB RETAINING CLIP FAILURE

I 19971113 — EA (closed 19980929)

FUEL TUBE RETAINING CLIP FAILURE

R 20060731 — exterior lighting

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 RE

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.

Campaign 06E065000 — 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

1994 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (16 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 93V199000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ● 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1998 ● 1997

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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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.