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2000 Pontiac Firebird vs 2002 Pontiac Firebird

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2000 Pontiac Firebird2002 Pontiac Firebird
NHTSA complaints2421
Recall campaigns01
Service bulletins (TSBs)280336
Investigations00
Crash reports41
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)19–21
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentPontiac FirebirdPontiac Firebird
Electrical System37
Service Brakes, Hydraulic45
Exterior Lighting43
Engine and Engine Cooling25
Tires41
Power Train23
Visibility14
Seat Belts30
2000 Pontiac Firebird
2002 Pontiac Firebird

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.