1998 Pontiac Firebird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Firebird years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Pontiac Firebird. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Firebird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (27 complaints, 43%). Complaints mention 8 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 63owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 8complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Pontiac Firebird problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 43% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 11% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 8% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 8% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 76,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Pontiac Firebird recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel lines on this car are non-metallic. Apparently, some sharp-toothed critter bit the line causing a fuel leak as confirmed by the independent service center indicated on the uploaded invoice. There was no warning. I noticed a puddle under the differential. Replacement lines are no longer…
Slow leak of gasoline coming from rear of car didn't notice it but i could smell gas when the car was turned on the rear was smoking but not from the exhaust then fire. *tr
Dt*: the contact stated water was seeping into the right rear taillight from rain corroding the reflective materials in the tail light, which diminished the illumination. The service dealer was notified. The manufacturer was not alerted. Updated 12/1/2006 - *nm
Bought the car in jan. Of 98, and didn't have any problems with it until 700 miles. That is when the gas pedal stuck for the first time. It went to the floor and i didn't have any control over it. Luckily i was on a rural road and shut the car off and it stopped. It happened 2 times after that, one…
While driving 30 mph the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled due to severe damage. *nm driver hit shoulder on the steering wheel that caused a ligament tear, and passenger suffered a cut on the head. *la
Other Pontiac Firebird years
← 1997 Firebird · 1999 Firebird →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Firebird | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 Firebird | 47 | 1 |
| 1998 | 63 | 0 |
| 1997 Firebird | 49 | 1 |
| 1996 Firebird | 41 | 0 |
| 1995 Firebird | 84 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, air bags, exterior lighting problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Pontiac Firebird?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Pontiac Firebird a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Firebird model years, the 1998 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.