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Pontiac Firebird

1984–2002 · 35 configurations

Lowest
15
Average
19
Best
24
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The Pontiac Firebird has been tested by the EPA across 35 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2002. Over this period, the Firebird has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 15 MPG to 24 MPG, with an overall average of 19 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
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,850172821MPG
2002
3.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,850172921MPG
2002
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Premium
$3,650162319MPG
2002
5.7L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spd • Premium
$3,450172520MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500212924MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,000172520MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300152418MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300152318MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300152418MPG
1986
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,300152318MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300152418MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,600192923MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192622MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,500213124MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
2.8L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500142017MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,500142217MPG
1985
5L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152017MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150162419MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$4,000132015MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$2,700192722MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 4-spd • Regular
$2,850192521MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$2,600202923MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,150162419MPG
1984
2.8L 6-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,500152117MPG
1984
5L 8-cyl
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$4,000132015MPG

Historical Efficiency

2002
21
1986
24
1985
24
1984
23

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Firebird) 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 Firebird. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Pontiac Pontiac Firebird/Trans AM grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
27
Total Deaths
28

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
22.2%
Fire Occurrence
7.4%
Speeding Involved
40.7%
DUI Involved
33.3%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

65%
Front
25%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2022
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
1.20
2021
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2020
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2019
Fatal Crashes4
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.25
2018
Fatal Crashes5
Fatalities
5
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2017
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2015
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.50
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2002
1
1984
8
Critical
Moderate
Advisory