MYRModel Year Report

2002 Pontiac Firebird

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2002 Pontiac Firebird
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:32.753Z

Only 21 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 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1980: 1 complaint 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 2000: 24 complaints 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 21 complaints 2002 21
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1984: 11 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 20 complaints 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 84 complaints 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 49 complaints 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2002: 21 complaints 2002 21
1980: 1 complaint 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1981 1982: 3 complaints 1982 1983: 4 complaints 1983 1984: 11 complaints 1984 1985: 16 complaints 1985 1986: 19 complaints 1986 1987: 10 complaints 1987 1988: 10 complaints 1988 1989: 20 complaints 1989 1990: 9 complaints 1990 1991: 27 complaints 1991 1992: 27 complaints 1992 1993: 18 complaints 1993 1994: 65 complaints 1994 1995: 84 complaints 1995 1996: 41 complaints 1996 1997: 49 complaints 1997 1998: 63 complaints 1998 1999: 47 complaints 1999 2000: 24 complaints 2000 2001: 24 complaints 2001 2002: 21 complaints 2002 21

2002: 21 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

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Electrical system

7 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing wiring and horn.

CRASHINJURYDEATH
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2002 Pontiac Firebird was involved in a collision while driving at 55 MPH and the air bags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-08-25

Also filed under Air bags

Service brakes

5 of 21 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 21 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a burning odor emitted from the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-10-29

Also filed under Engine

Wheels

4 of 21 total reports mention: wheels, most commonly citing rim.

Visibility

4 of 21 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and windshield.

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Design of windshield distorts images of outside environment and causes occupants to experience headaches and nausea. Consumer contacted dealership, and was informed that design could not be changed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-29

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2001-12-26Structure01V381000 Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of FMVSS No. 208, "Occupant crash protection," And No. 214, "Side impact protection." These vehicles may have…

    Remedy: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began December 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Pontiac Firebird — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V381000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Firebird have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.