1990 Pontiac Firebird Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1990 Pontiac Firebird.

19891991
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1990 Pontiac Firebird Problems

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

#14 complaints

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Crash-related:1
#22 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Fires:2
#31 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1990 Pontiac Firebird.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL41——
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD2—2—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1—1—
SEAT BELTS1———
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1———
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1———

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