2002 Pontiac Firebird recalls and problems

The 2002 Pontiac Firebird has 1 recall and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2002 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

1recalls
21complaints
1crashes
1fires
1injuries
17,976median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Structure

Dec 12, 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V381000 · 897 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.

Original NHTSA wording

IN A CRASH, AN OCCUPANT COULD RECEIVE SEVERE INJURIES.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began December 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System7
Engine6
Service Brakes5
Visibility4
Exterior Lighting3
Power Train3
Unknown or other3
Wheels3
Fuel System2
Structure2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 3 complaints20022003: 4 complaints200342004: 3 complaints20042005: 3 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072009: 1 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102012: 2 complaints20122015: 1 complaints20151

2002 vs. other Pontiac Firebird years

2000: 24 complaints2000242001: 24 complaints20012002: 21 complaints200221

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Pontiac Firebird have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, the latest from Dec 12, 2001 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (7), engine (6), service brakes (5). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.