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Reliability Database
Pontiac

Firebird

Sports Car
Best Engine ❌ Avoid (1.6)
3 Generations
13 Engines Rated
106 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
7 recommended 2 caution 4 avoid

Generation Timeline

2000 2000
5 engines
41 complaints 🔥 3
3.8L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2001 2001
4 engines
35 complaints 🔥 2
3.8L 6-cyl ❌ Avoid (1.6)
→
2002 2002
4 engines
30 complaints 🔥 1 ☠ 2
3.1L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
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