Pontiac 1000

19841987 · 21 configurations

Lowest
24
Average
28
Best
36

The Pontiac 1000 has been tested by the EPA across 21 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 1987. Over this period, the 1000 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 24 MPG to 36 MPG, with an overall average of 28 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1987
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1987
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1987
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200233227MPG
1986
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1986
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1986
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,400232825MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,300232926MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,300233126MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1985
1.6L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
1985
1.8L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,250334136MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,300233026MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,200243127MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdRegular
$2,200243327MPG
1984
1.8L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$2,700283330MPG
1984
1.8L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,250334236MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222724MPG
1984
1.6L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spdRegular
$2,400233025MPG
1984
1.8L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spdDiesel
$2,250334136MPG

Historical Efficiency

1987
27
1986
27
1985
36
1984
36

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (1000) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Pontiac 1000. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

1986
1
1984
1
Critical
Moderate
Advisory