1987 Pontiac Firebird Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird.

19861988
Complaints
11
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1987 Pontiac Firebird Problems

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

#13 complaints

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

#22 complaints

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

#31 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird.

Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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1987 Pontiac Firebird — FAQ

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

Is the 1987 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Pontiac Firebird has 11 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly with 3 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Firebird?
Top reported problems: Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly (3 complaints); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (2 complaints); Engine & Cooling (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Pontiac Firebird?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird include 1 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

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

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

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