Electrical systemPart report
1998 Pontiac Firebird Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Pontiac Firebird, 3% of the 63 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 | 33% |
| 2001 | 8 | 33% |
| 2000 | 3 | 13% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 10% |
| 1996 | 8 | 20% |
| 1995 | 18 | 21% |
| 1994 | 5 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 17% |
| 1992 | 3 | 11% |
| 1991 | 3 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 22% |
| 1989 | 1 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 10% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Firebird
Brakes
28 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
28 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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