"How reliable is the 1992 Pontiac Firebird?"

"Based on 33 NHTSA complaints, the 1992 Pontiac Firebird has a median complaint mileage of 0 miles. The most common issue is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP."

"What are common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Firebird?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 1992 Pontiac Firebird is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP, accounting for a significant portion of the 33 total complaints filed."

1992 Pontiac Firebird: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 33 complaints

Total Complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

Top Issue

Crash Reports

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

WHEELS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM

STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"614-890-2966(H): SHELLS FROM NUTS LEFT BY CHIPMUNKS IN CARBURETOR ENTERED INTO AIR INTAKE SYSTEM; CAUSED ACCELERATION. TT"

"BRAKES FAILED, EQUIPPED WITH FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES. TT"

"DRIVERS SIDE REAR TIRE SEAL LOCKED UP @ 50 MPH LEAKING SLOWING ONTO BRAKES. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

GA: 5 MO: 3 IN: 3 CA: 3 WA: 2 OH: 2 MD: 2 FL: 2 AL: 2 HI: 1

Who Files Complaints?

33.3%

Original Owners

66.7%

Second+ Owners

Pontiac Firebird — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	29	101,650	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP	4
1994	72	128,500	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS	10
1995	112	-	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	14
1996	50	-	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	5
1997	59	118,640	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	6
1998	91	69,500	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	14
1999	76	51,275	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	6
2000	35	37,500	TIRES	4
2001	36	20,000	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	0
2002	48	13,000	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2

Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28