1987 Pontiac Fiero Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero.

19861988
Complaints
29
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Pontiac Fiero Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#14 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor

#24 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

#34 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:Connecting
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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1987 Pontiac Fiero — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1987 Pontiac Fiero reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1987 Pontiac Fiero has 29 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Fiero?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (4 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1987 Pontiac Fiero have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1987 Pontiac Fiero?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Pontiac Fiero reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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