Complaints
28
Crashes
0
Fires
5
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Pontiac Fiero Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:3
#23 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:98,000 mi
#33 complaints
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 7 | — | 3 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 3 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — |
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