1988 Pontiac Firebird Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird.

19871989
Complaints
10
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1988 Pontiac Firebird Problems

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

#12 complaints

SEAT BELTS

Avg mileage:80,228 mi
#22 complaints

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

#31 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Pontiac Firebird.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
SEAT BELTS2——80,228 mi
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2———
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE1———
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1———
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP1———
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY1———
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR1———
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS1———

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