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
Avg mileage:63,000 mi
#22 complaints
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Fires:1
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Pontiac Firebird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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