MYRModel Year Report

2000 Pontiac Firebird

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2000 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:55.652Z

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Firebird Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 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 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002
2000: 24 complaints
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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

Only 24 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

4 of 24 total reports mention: tires.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FRONT RIGHT TIRE BLEW OUT. *TS WHEN THE TIRE BLEWOUT IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE RIGHT AND HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MINOR DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL AND WHEEL AREA.

NHTSA ODI report, 20051228

WHILE ON VACATION, THE RIGHT REAR (GOODYEAR DUNLOP G/T QUALIFIER P235/55R 16 96T) TIRE ON MY 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD COUPE LOST ITS TREAD AND BLEW NEARLY KILLING MYSELF AND MY FIANCEE'. THIS HAPPENED NEAR BEAVER, UTAH ON I-70.

NHTSA ODI report, 20151027

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

4 of 24 total reports mention: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY
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FRONT BRAKES LOCKED DOWN AND ABS DID NOT KICK IN. THIS HAPPEN TWICE, THE FIRST TIME ON NOV.22, 2001 AND THE COST TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE THAT TIME WAS AROUND $2600.00.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020308

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 24 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

SEATS

2 of 24 total reports mention: seats.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

2 of 24 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

Show complaint excerpts

WHILE DRIVING AND RELEASING ACCELERATOR PEDAL HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY GO OUT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CANNOT IDENTIFY THE CAUSE PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20000808

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 1996 ● 1999 ● 1997

WORST YEARS

◆ 1995 ◆ 1998 ● 1994

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FAQ

Is the 2000 Pontiac Firebird reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Firebird?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Pontiac Firebird have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

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