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1994 Pontiac FIREBIRD: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

29 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

157,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1994 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 29 complaints (13.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior413.8%
Fuel system concerns310.3%
Steering behavior26.9%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
Air Bags
2
Electrical System:Ignition
2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars
2
Tires
2
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings4
Air Bags2
Electrical System:Ignition2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery2
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip2
Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars2
Tires2

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 4; Air Bags: 2; Electrical System:Ignition: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 2; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 2; Tires: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
0
25,000 to 49,999
0
50,000 to 74,999
0
75,000 to 99,999
1
100,000 to 149,999
1
150,000 and above
3
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0000
25,000 to 49,9990
50,000 to 74,9990
75,000 to 99,9991
100,000 to 149,9991
150,000 and above3

Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 3

150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 24 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

1995
7
1996
2
2000
8
2001
3
2002
3
2003
1
2004
1
2005
1
2007
1
2010
1
2015
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
19957
19962
20008
20013
20023
20031
20041
20051
20071
20101
20151

1995: 7; 1996: 2; 2000: 8; 2001: 3; 2002: 3; 2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 1; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2015: 1

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 3 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10024357 · 2003-06-18 (June 18, 2003)

NHTSA#93-V-199-000: FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE. CONSUMER HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. *AK HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT RECALLED DUE TO VIN. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10024357 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10100748 · 2004-11-30 (November 30, 2004)

GAS CAP FAILURE IN NORMAL USE ON 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD FORMULA (V8 ENGINE ). (1) THREADED PORTION OF GAS CAP, PART THAT THREADS INTO THE FILLER TUBE, BECAME SWOLLEN THRU NORMAL USE (EXPOSURE TO NORMAL GASOLINE VAPORS), TO THE POINT WHERE THE CAP WOUOLD NO LONGER THREAD PROPERLY AND SEAL. (2) SINCE THE CAP COULD NOT BE PROPERLY THREADED INTO THE FILLER TUBE, THE GAS TANK LOST PROPER PRESURIZATION/VACUUM AND THIS AFFECTED GASOLINE VAPOR RECOVERY FROM THE TANK AND ULTIMATELY, WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING, FROM THE VAPOR CANISTER. GASOLINE VAPOR…

Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10100748 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10135716 · 2005-09-07 (September 7, 2005)

THE CAR ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE IS THE MAJOR THING, BUT ALSO YOU COULD ALWAYS HEAR NOISES FROM THE WHEELS GOT THEM INSPECTED TWICE AND THE PEOPLE SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135716 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10191052 · 2007-05-17 (May 17, 2007)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC CLIP ON THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE FAILED. THE CLIP ASSISTS IN PREVENTING THE FUEL LINES FROM MAKING A CONNECTION. THERE ARE EXPOSED FUEL LINES LOCATED ON THE TOP OF THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 93V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS), BUT HER VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A FIRE. THE DEALER HAS NOT DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE AN…

Owner-reported narrative. 157,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191052 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10353218 · 2010-08-31 (August 31, 2010)

I HAVE A 94 PONTIAC FIREBIRD 3.4 THAT IS GIVING ME A VATS PROBLEM. THE SECURITY LIGHT DOES NOT BLINK BUT THE CAR WILL NOT START FOR ANYTHING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 183,994 miles reported. Look up ODI 10353218 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10732601 · 2015-07-08 (July 8, 2015)

IM NOT SURE WHOM TO TALK TO? I BOUGHT A CAR FROM THIS GUY, THE PICTURE HE SENT ME WASNT THE VECHILE I BOUGHT. I PAID HIM HALF DOWN 750.00 AND FOUND OUT EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CAR. IT LOOKS LIKE THE VIN # HAS BEEN CUT OUT OF THE DASH, THE NUMBERS ON THE DOOR HAS BEEN PILLED OF AND PUT BACK ON BUT THERE OVER LAPPING, THE AIR BAGS WIRES HAVE BEEN CUT, THE STEERING WHEEL WIRES ARE HANGING OUT THE DASH IS ALL CRACKED, AND EVERYTHING HAS BEEN TAKEN OFF THE CAR. IT LOOKS NICE ON THE OUTSIDE. I TOLD HIM I WANTED MY MONEY BACK THE NEXT DAY A…

Owner-reported narrative. 175,064 miles reported. Look up ODI 10732601 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 480333 · 1995-01-17 (January 17, 1995)

FUEL ODOR COMES THROUGH HEATER/AIR CONDITION VENTS AFTER FUEL FILLER NECK RECALL REPLACEMENT. (94V-077) *AW

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480333 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 481014 · 1995-02-13 (February 13, 1995)

DISTOTED WINDSHIELD DUE TO LONG SLOPE DESIGN, IMPAIRS VISIBILITY. *AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 481014 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

93V199000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Reported: 1993-12-01 (December 1, 1993)

THE FUEL LINES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MISROUTED AND MAY CONTACT THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE. THE HIGH TEMPERATURES FROM THE "AIR" CHECK VALVE COULD ALLOW IT TO MELT THROUGH AND DAMAGE A FUEL LINE.

Consequence: A FUEL LINE WHICH HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY THE HEAT OF THE"AIR" CHECK VALVE MAY LEAK FUEL INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHERE IT COULDRESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy: REROUTE ANY MISROUTED FUEL LINES TO THE PROPER POSITION, AND REPLACE ANY FUEL LINE BUNDLE WHERE THE OUTER SHELL HAS BEEN MELTED THROUGH.

NHTSA campaign record ↗