2002 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Typical for Model
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
Complaints
48
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
4
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:43,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#23 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Avg mileage:6,500 mi
#33 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:8,988 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | 1 | — | 43,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 6,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 8,988 mi | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 3 | — | — | 31,642 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | 1 | 75,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | 1 | 100,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 10,738 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 10,080 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 1 | — | — | 1,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,500
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
8,988
WHEELS:RIM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,642
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
75,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,738
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
500
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,080
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,000
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