Complaints
27
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1986 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#19 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Avg mileage:2,000 mi
#24 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Crash-related:2
#32 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Pontiac Firebird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 9 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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