What Firebird Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

What Breaks

Years to Avoid

Firebird Generations

The Firebird has 2 generations, each with their own issues. Using the same PainRank™ system we've determined that you're better off avoiding the 4th generation (1993–2002).

  1. 4th Generation Firebird

    Years
    1993–2002
    Reliability
    6th of 27
    PainRank
    1.57
    Complaints
    44
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  2. 3rd Generation Firebird

    Years
    1982–1992
    Reliability
    2nd of 27
    PainRank
    0.59
    Complaints
    11
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Firebird Key Numbers

  1. 49 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  2. 368 service bulletins

    Documenting the process of troubleshooting common problems.

  3. 28 recall campaigns

    Time-sensitive, free repairs for widespread safety problems.