MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Firebird

● Typical for this model
1999 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-09-16T02:35:19.091Z

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: 65 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
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.

SERVICE BRAKES 45%

45% of complaints: service brakes — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator and fuses and circuit breakers.

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 9 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.

CRASH
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND ENGINE WAS OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD DOWN THE DRIVEWAY. VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A FENCE.*JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030220

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CLUTCH SYSTEM DISENGAGED WHENEVER THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121001

VISIBILITY 15%

15% of complaints: visibility — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 15%

15% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

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 issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V239000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Firebird have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.