Firebird (2002)
Reliability Score
Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac Firebird, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
Recalls (1)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird complaints?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird. The systems they name most often are the electrical system, the engine and the cooling system.
Is the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird have?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints on file for the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird?
NHTSA lists 1 recall covering some 2002-2002 Pontiac Firebird vehicles. Which ones apply depends on the VIN: enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see the open campaigns on a specific car.
What should I check before buying a used Pontiac Firebird?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the electrical system, the engine and the cooling system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Firebird have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 21 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: low. Last updated: 2026-10-12.