Pontiac FieroModel year report

1984 Pontiac Fiero Problems

Complaints: 30filed with NHTSA
Median mileage: 45,550miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls: 3campaigns on record
Trend: StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating: —overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy: 24 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl · 21 city / 29 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 16 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system (9) and brakes (4). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 45,550 miles. Of all complaints, 8 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the gasoline and 2 NHTSA investigations filed under the same part.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “I purchased a 1984 Pontiac Fiero on april, 4 2003. I have read about the safety recall on this auto. From the information I have gathered, NHTSA campaign id number : 89v232000 concerning engine fire applies to this automobile. I have researched this safety recall and determined the required work has not been performed on my auto. I contacted GM customer assistance about this situation. They informed me that this recall either had already been done, or that it did not apply to my auto. By the information I have found all 1984 Fiero's were included in this recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10033074, filed 2003-08, 40,100 miles

Electrical system: “While driving at 70 MPH consumer smelled smoke, pulled over and noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Another consumer help put out the fire. The consumer noticed the wires had burned up. The exhaust manifold was getting too hot and catching on fire.”

NHTSA complaint #832741, filed 1998-12

Brakes: “The emergency parking brake was not working before the recall, and after the recall work was done the emergency parking brake worked only for a month. Recall 91v-055000.”

NHTSA complaint #816115, filed 1997-09

Engine: “A friend was driving my 1984 Pontiac Fiero when the engine suddenly caught fire. After an investigation by the local fire department, they determined an oil like substance was sprayed on the manifold. My friend was arrested for arson & I was arrested for criminal solicitation. After going through the court procedures and being convicted of a felony I received a recall letter from Pontiac recalling my car for possible engine fire. The car was already gone though & I never received any compensation and have had a felony record following me for all of these years! …”

NHTSA complaint #10533104, filed 2013-08

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,100 and 51,000 miles.

Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 45,550 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 1984 Pontiac Fiero version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

Version	Engine	Transmission	City	Hwy	Comb.	Fuel / yr
Fiero	2.5L 4-cyl	4-speed manual	21	33	25	$2,700
Fiero	2.5L 4-cyl	3-speed automatic	21	29	24	$2,800
Fiero	2.5L 4-cyl	4-speed manual	21	29	24	$2,800

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

91V055000Apr 11, 1991
Parking brake › Conventional
Covers: Pontiac Fiero 1984–1986, Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986
Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.
89V232000Dec 28, 1989
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Covers: Pontiac Fiero 1984–1988
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is a risk of engine compartment fires.
87V181000Dec 1, 1987
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Covers: Pontiac Fiero 1984
Due to an interaction of the engine compartment environment and maintenance or service related factors, there is an unreasonable risk of connecting rod failure and engine compartment fires.

Recall details for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

PE88033Throttle cable bindingClosed · Mar 10, 1988
DP88002Tie rod breakageClosed · Oct 7, 1987
DP87023ENGINE FIRESClosed · Jul 17, 1987
EA87008REAR BRAKESClosed · Dec 17, 1986
EA86021Engine compartment firesClosed · Jul 18, 1986

Technical service bulletins

No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero.

Other model years of the Pontiac Fiero

Year	Complaints	Median mi	Recalls	Crash ★	MPG	Score (50 = typical)	Trend
1988	13	106,986	2	—	24	—	Not enough data
1987	15	133,000	2	—	24	—	Stable
1986	26	98,000	3	—	20	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable
1985	18	97,500	3	—	25	—	Stable
1984	30	45,550	3	—	24	Not compared (before 2008)	Stable

All Pontiac Fiero model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 1984 Pontiac Fiero have?

NHTSA recorded 30 consumer complaints for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 1984 Pontiac Fiero is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 16 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system with 9.

Has the 1984 Pontiac Fiero been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 1984 Pontiac Fiero get?

The EPA rates the 1984 Pontiac Fiero (Fiero, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 29 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,800 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 1984 Pontiac Fiero reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 45,550 miles and the middle half falls between 40,100 and 51,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.