Total Complaints
18 filings
PONTIAC FIREBIRD · model year
1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
18 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash reports for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1993PONTIACFIREBIRD carries 18 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 1993 FIREBIRD is service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip with 3 filings, followed by air bags:frontal (2) and fuel system, gasoline (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 17 investigation files overlapping the 1993 FIREBIRD. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
18
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
4 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20150420CrashAIR BAGS
LOST TRACKS HEN FROM THE BACK WHEEL LEAVEN A DRIVEWAY,WENT UP IN A BANK MET FLIP ON TOP ROLL OVER AND THE AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT,WINDSHIELD ON PASSER SIDE SHATTER,THE PASSER IN THE CAR GOT HIT IN THE RIGHT SHOULDER BUY THE JACK THEY CALL IT A ACROMIOCLAVICULAR INJURIES AND THE DRIVER WISH IS ME AND THE OWNER OF THE CAR,GOT HURT ON THE LEFT SIDE.THE AIRBAG DID NOT COME OUT ON BOTH SIDE. I BOUT THE CAR OF A CAR DEALER IN SPINDALE N,C. *TR
Mileage: 13,300
20010125SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOMETIMES WHEN I START MY CAR MY ABS LIGHT COMES ON, AND WHEN THAT LIGHT COMES ON THE ABS IS NOT FUNCTIONAL. AFTER A FEW TIME OF RESTARTING MY CAR IT WILL GO OFF AND THE ABS LIGHT WILL GO OFF AND THEY WILL WORK. *AK
19990728EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
WE HAVE HAD TROUBLE WITH THE REAR TURN SIGNAL SOCKETS SHORTING OUT. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE LAST ON 7/20/99.
19990723SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
MY CAR IS EXPERIENCING THE IDENTICAL PROBLEM AS THE 3.5 MILLION SUV/VAN GM RECALL WITH ABS.
19990120FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
WHILE THE CAR WAS IDLING IN THE DRIVEWAY THE STARTER RELAY FAILED, CAUSING STARTER TO OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN A FIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
19981020EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
INDICATOR SIGNALS FAIL CONTINUALLY.
19980930CrashSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE BRAKE PEDAL DISENGAGED WHILE IN THE DRIVEWAY OF CONSUMER'S HOME, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PLOW INTO THE GARGAGE DOOR. *AK
19980220SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
PROBLEM WITH AIRBAG.
19980119ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
DEFECTIVE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED AIR BAG INDICATOR LAMP TO BE ON CONSTANTLY.
19970812VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND THE MOUNTING IS SEPARATING. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
19970729FireELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ELECTRICAL: VEHICLE PARKED IN GARAGE AT10:30PM. DISCOVERED FIRE AT 1:30AM BECAUSE SMOKE WOKE THEM UP. VEHICLE TOTALED AND HOUSE NOT LIVEABLE DUE TO SMOKE. FIRE FIGHTERS SEEM TO THINK THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. *AK
19970123FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
THERE IS A GAS SMELL IN THE CAR, CONSUMER THINKS IT IS THE FUEL LINE . *AK
19961002CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NO DEPLOYMENT OF DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DURING AN ACCIDENT, RESULTING IN INJURIES TO BOTH. *AK
19960923STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
DESIGN FLAW IN POWER STEERING BELT, WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN THRU PUDDLES BELT SLIPS OFF, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER.
19960909POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
WHEN DOWN SIFTING INTO A LOW GEAR THE TRANSMISSION WILL SLOW DOWN LIKE IT IS GOING TO STALL . PLEASE DESCRIBE .*AK
19951108CrashAIR BAGS:FRONTAL
UPON FRONTAL COLLISION OFF CENTER TO DRIVERS SIDE, DRIVERS AIR BAG DEPLOYED NOT PASSENGER.TT *JB
19950908SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
AMPMETER GAUGE COMES ON, RELATED TO ABS SYSTEM. TT
19950703FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A FUEL ODOR IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD have?▼
The 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD has 18 NHTSA complaints, 4 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD?▼
The most-complained component for the 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP with 3 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include AIR BAGS:FRONTAL and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
Is the 1993 PONTIAC FIREBIRD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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