MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Firebird

● Typical for this model
1999 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:56:29.766Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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, 1999 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: 59 complaints 1995: 84 complaints 1995 1996: 41 complaints 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 24 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002
1999: 47 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
19801
19810
19823
19834
198411
198516
198619
198710
198810
198920
19909
199127
199227
199318
199459
199584
199641
199749
199863
199947
200024
200124
200221

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 17%

17% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 8 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

I HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TWICE IN THE FIRST YEAR OF PURCHASE. I HAD TO REPLACE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR AT 37500 MILES (WARRANTY EXPIRED AT 37000). THE MOTOR IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR WENT BAD FOR NO REASON.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030317

VISIBILITY 11%

11% of complaints: visibility — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11%

11% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 9%

9% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 4 distinct reports on file.

Show complaint excerpts

I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKES/ROTOR AND EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE WHEN BRAKING AT ALL TIMES, ESPECIALLY IN THE SUMMER MONTHS/HOT WEATHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20021101

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990908 — power train

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.

Campaign 99V239000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V239000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1996 ● 1997 ● 1994

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1998 ● 1994

See all years ranked →

FAQ

Is the 1999 Pontiac Firebird reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1999 Pontiac Firebird is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Firebird?

The most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Firebird have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.