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