2002 Pontiac Firebird Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Firebird years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 8th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Firebird. That ranks 8th out of 8 Firebird model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (7 complaints, 33%), typically at around 10,080 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 | 33% | 10,080 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 24% | 17,976 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 24% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 19% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 14% | 17,976 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 14% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Pontiac Firebird recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection," and no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles may have welds near the lower driver's side door hinge that do not meet specifications.
Risk: In a crash, an occupant could receive severe injuries.
Fix: Dealers will install structural rivets. Owner notification began december 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a burning odor emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. As a result, the technician…
The security light comes on and stays on ,sometimes car will not start and sometimes dies while driving and loses power at any giving time. The key that has a the sensor does not read or give the correct resistance to the vats security system and the security system shuts the car off. I believe it…
Engine oil leak problem since august. I have had car checked on two (2) occasions by my mechanic. He stated it could need a new oil pan or the rear main seal. The car only has 50,000 miles on it and has been very well maintained. I am the original owner and not too happy that i am facing costly…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac firebird. The contact stated that all four of the chrome alloy rims on the vehicle exhibit cracks. The rims were previously replaced per the warranty; however, since there was a memo indicating that they could not be repaired but replaced. Pontiac has been very…
Driver's side door. Outer skin completely detached from door. Lower hinge is defective. Owned vehicle since new, was a recall related to hinge, but never notified of any recall regarding my vehicle. Actually glued skin back to door to repair. *tr
Other Pontiac Firebird years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 2000 Firebird | 24 | 0 |
| 1999 Firebird | 47 | 1 |
| 1998 Firebird | 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.