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1987 Pontiac Fiero Electrical system Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
20%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Pontiac Fiero, 20% of the 15 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 1997-08

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
1987320%
198628%
198516%
1984930%

Other parts of the 1987 Pontiac Fiero

Engine cooling
9 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1987 Pontiac Fiero

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.

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