1987 Pontiac Fiero Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 133,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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 RWD · 21 city / 29 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and engine (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 133,000 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the gasoline filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Engine cooling9 60%
- Electrical system3 20%
- Engine2 13%
- Brakes1 6.7%
- Equipment1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I would like a list of all recalls on this vehicle so that I can get it fixed. This makes the second time that the temp gauge has went out of this car. I have been told my professional that it is the way it has been wired from the manafactuor. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #711992, filed 1999-09Electrical system: “Catalytic converter failed four times. Exhaust manifold failed prior to/after recall repairs. In addition, EGR/distributor/starter failed and were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #518697, filed 1997-08Engine: “I am both complaining and requesting help. I have a 1987 Pontiac Fiero v6 which was never taken in for recall work and as a result has severe overheating issues and will occasionally have an issue with small amounts of oil hitting the exhaust headers. Saw the recall on the NHTSA website so I tried to call general motors but they said that their computers no longer have records of cars as old as mine and therefore they couldn't help me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621526, filed 2014-08, 133,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Engine leaks prior to/after recall repairs; lyons Pontiac dealer fixed 3 leaks butm refuses to do the others under the recall, demands payment (89-v232) and (90v-104); also transmission failure.”
NHTSA complaint #803390, filed 1996-10Mileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 133,000 and 133,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1987 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 RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 5-speed manual | 22 | 32 | 25 | $2,700 |
| Fiero RWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| Fiero RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 16 | 26 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Fiero RWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
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
- 90V104000Apr 23, 1990Engine and engine cooling › Engine › GasolineCovers: Pontiac Fiero 1985–1988
Pcv grommet oil leaks, transmission oil cooler leaks, piston connecting rod failures breaking through engine wall causing oil spillage, fuel rail leaks, coolant leaks, rocker cover oil leaks, and maintenance or service related factors, could cause engine…
- 89V232000Dec 28, 1989Engine and engine cooling › Engine › GasolineCovers: 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.
Recall details for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1987 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1987 Pontiac Fiero have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1987 Pontiac Fiero is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 9 complaints (60% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.
Has the 1987 Pontiac Fiero been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1987 Pontiac Fiero get?
The EPA rates the 1987 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 1987 Pontiac Fiero reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 133,000 miles and the middle half falls between 133,000 and 133,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.