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1984 Pontiac Fiero Electrical system Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
30%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the electrical system of the 1984 Pontiac Fiero, 30% of the 30 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987320%
198628%
198516%
1984930%

Other parts of the 1984 Pontiac Fiero

Engine cooling
16 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1984 Pontiac Fiero

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology