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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2002 Pontiac Firebird Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
19%of 21 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 miles.

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.

“The accelerator pedal was stuck, the vehicle was taken to 3 different dealers, who were unable to duplicate the problem. There was a noise in the drivetrain, the front back of the upper seat was discolored(replaced), foam from the driver's seat had come apart, the gas pedal would stick with of without the cruise control engaged from stop, after a heavy rain storm, the horn would sound different, when the vehicle was driven at the speed of 50 MPH, there would be a rumble noise in the front wheel, the driveshaft was out of balance(warranty replaced), and the driver's window was…”

NHTSA complaint #10011425, filed 2003-03, 1,000 miles

“I have had numerous problems with my Firebird which I bought less than a year ago brand new from the dealer. I don not have the exact dates and mileage of the problems at hand. In short the following have been reported to the purchasing dealer and/or repaired: roters(brakes) 2x, antena 3 or 4x, open circuit(remote keyless entry-trunk/windows/doors and alarm)1 or2x, cd/stereo still isn't repaired and unsure of problem, suspension off, left blinker malfunctioning, misc. Fuses continuously blown, power steering column leak .....I think thats it! That's enough though.”

NHTSA complaint #10070846, filed 2004-01

“Problems with electrical system, clutch, pistons, dash fan and rear right molding. The vehicle developed a crack in the cylinder head. Saturn repaired the part but would not reimburse the consumer for repair cost due to the vehicle exceeding the warranty. At the time of the repair the vehicle had 96k plus miles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10044101, filed 2003-10

“Design of windshield distorts images of outside environment and causes occupants to experience headaches and nausea. Consumer contacted dealership, and was informed that design could not be changed. Please provide any additional information / documentation.”

NHTSA complaint #8003050, filed 2002-01

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002419%
200014%
1999613%
199858%
199712%
199612%
199511%
199435%
199316%
199114%

Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Firebird

Electrical system
7 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine cooling
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 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.

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