1983 Pontiac Firebird Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1983 Pontiac Firebird.

19821984
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 1983 Pontiac Firebird Problems

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

#12 complaints

PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL

Avg mileage:85,000 mi
#22 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Avg mileage:85,000 mi
#31 complaints

SEAT BELTS:FRONT

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1983 Pontiac Firebird.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL285,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING285,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:FRONT1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

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