Complaints
22
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1985 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
#32 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK
Fires:2
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1985 Pontiac Firebird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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