1984 Pontiac Firebird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“I am not sure that this is a neccessary filing. I was researching recalls for a used car that I purchased and wanted to confirm that the vehicle did in fact have problems with the components indicated. If I am going about the procedure in a wrong manner please advise(and direct). No safety defect (s) listed in summary.”
NHTSA complaint #717410, filed 2000-01“The contact owns a 1984 Pontiac Firebird. The contact stated that the manufacturer will not repair, replace, or provide refunds on recall repairs pertaining to his vehicle's year, make, and model. The dealer stated that the VIN is out of range and is not included in the recalls. The contact feels that the dealer is being dishonest. He stated that there are seven recalls issued on his vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10191189, filed 2007-05, 100,000 miles“The vehicle is included in the parking brake recall, but Pontiac will not send him a letter so he can get the recall fixed. 95v055000. Please describe.”
NHTSA complaint #984362, filed 1996-05Related recalls
- 91V055000Apr 11, 1991Parking brake adjuster fails to operate and do not work after brake pad wear.Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1982–1986, Chevrolet Camaro 1982–1986, Pontiac Fiero 1984–1986
- 84V093000Aug 17, 1984Rear brake hoses were not properly manufactured and do not conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses". Hoses…Covers: Pontiac Firebird 1984, Chevrolet Camaro 1984
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 24% |
| 2001 | 6 | 25% |
| 2000 | 4 | 17% |
| 1999 | 17 | 36% |
| 1998 | 28 | 44% |
| 1997 | 14 | 29% |
| 1996 | 12 | 29% |
| 1995 | 15 | 18% |
| 1994 | 9 | 15% |
| 1993 | 4 | 22% |
| 1992 | 2 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 15% |
| 1986 | 2 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 25% |
| 1984 | 4 | 36% |
Other parts of the 1984 Pontiac Firebird
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1984 Pontiac Firebird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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