Worst 1986 Pontiac Firebird Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
Fuel System, Other
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Pontiac Firebird.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 9 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — |
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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