MYRModel Year Report

Pontiac Firebird — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

3 model years to watch and 1 best bet. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Caution3 years

Best bets1 year

Complaint history

1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1985: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1989: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1991: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1995: 84 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 41 complaints, Recommended 1997: 49 complaints, Recommended 1998: 63 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 47 complaints, Recommended 2000: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2001: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 21 complaints, Not enough data 1995 · 84
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1984: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1990: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1995: 84 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 41 complaints, Recommended 1997: 49 complaints, Recommended 1998: 63 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 47 complaints, Recommended 2000: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2002: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2002 1995 · 84
1980: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1980 1981: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1981 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 4 complaints, Not enough data 1983 1984: 11 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 10 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1989 1990: 9 complaints, Not enough data 1990 1991: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1991 1992: 27 complaints, Not enough data 1992 1993: 18 complaints, Not enough data 1993 1994: 65 complaints, Caution 1994 1995: 84 complaints, Caution 1995 1996: 41 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 49 complaints, Recommended 1997 1998: 63 complaints, Caution 1998 1999: 47 complaints, Recommended 1999 2000: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2000 2001: 24 complaints, Not enough data 2001 2002: 21 complaints, Not enough data 2002 1995 · 84
  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2002 ○ Not enough data 21 Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2001 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2000 ○ Not enough data 24 Only 24 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1999 ● Recommended 47 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1998 ◆ Caution 63 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 49 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1995 ◆ Caution 84 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1994 ◆ Caution 65 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1993 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1992 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1991 ○ Not enough data 27 Only 27 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1990 ○ Not enough data 9 Only 9 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1989 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1988 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 10 Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 11 Only 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 4 Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

26

recalls on file across every Pontiac Firebird model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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