1995 Pontiac Firebird

◆ Worse than typical

1995 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-09-17T01:54:06.805Z

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

1995: 84 complaints

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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	65
1995	84
1996	41
1997	49
1998	63
1999	47
2000	24
2001	24
2002	21

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and front underhood.

FIRE

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1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD WIRING HARNESS CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR THE FIRE CAUSED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20050415

VEHICLE STARTED SMOKING PULLED OFF ROAD AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950308

SERVICE BRAKES 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 14 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 13%

13% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH INJURY

STEERING 12%

12% of complaints: steering — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH INJURY

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ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ABOUT 1 AM,COMING AROUND SOME CURVES, THAT I HAD COME AROUND A HUNDRED TIMES BEFORE, WENT TO CURVE LEFT AND THE CAR STEERED RIGHT, WENT INTO DITCH, HIT A DRIVEWAY CULVERT AND TORE THE TIRE OFF THE RIM AND DESTROYED THE RIM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061107

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 1995 — complaint volume: 84

R 19950308 — steering

THE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT COULD HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED CAUSING THE SHAFT LOWER COUPLING TO LOOSEN AND ROTATE ON THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT FOR THE CORRECT LOWER COUPLING AND REPLACE IT AS REQUIRED.

Campaign 95V046000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1995 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for electrical system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (14 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 95V046000 (steering) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E065000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E088000 (equipment) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1996 ● 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1994 ◆ 1998 ● 1997

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FAQ

Is the 1995 Pontiac Firebird reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Pontiac Firebird is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Pontiac Firebird?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 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.