1998 Pontiac Firebird Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the other or unknown of the 1998 Pontiac Firebird, 5% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Last year I had the same problem. The right headlight motor broke. I couldnt afford to fix it. I got it fixed in july 03. Now in september 03 the left is gone. Im very upset with this. Dont you think GM could make something last longer then 4 or 5 years? I cant afford this. I just put over $3,ooo into this car between tire rods brakes,headlights, new passenger mirror, universal joints,everything is going all at once give me a break. Im 24 and I have owned an 87 & 95 Firebird besides this one. I love the car but something needs to be done with how long stuff lasts in it. Melony mcneaney”
NHTSA complaint #10070840, filed 2004-01, 61,000 miles“While driving 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled due to severe damage. Driver hit shoulder on the steering wheel that caused a ligament tear, and passenger suffered a cut on the head.”
NHTSA complaint #10057367, filed 2004-03, 92,000 miles“Throttle pedal gets caught by floor mat when slammed to floor for fast acceleration. Floor mat does not have anything to prevent it from moving in front of pedal, at this point, vehicle stays accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #725534, filed 2000-07Other or unknown: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Firebird
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 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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