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#BS-1999-PONFIR-1E47

1999 Pontiac Firebird

Based on reports from 76 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints
76
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
87
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 76 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

trip meter resets when car starts

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

wont start

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of power

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotorHIGH

8 owners reported service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor issues — failures commonly reported around 57K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
13
30–60K
11
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (13 reports) • Median: 57K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor8 (11%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip5 (7%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls5 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc4 (5%)
Electrical4 (5%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly3 (4%)
Drivetrain3 (4%)
Other3 (4%)

1999 Pontiac Firebird: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 56,550 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 57K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls Issues

Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:power window devices and controls-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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7
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02
16
03
12
04
1
05
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07
1
08
1
11
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12
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14

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

99V239000Sep 1999

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Firebird is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 76 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1999 Pontiac Firebird: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Pontiac Firebird?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Pontiac Firebird is related to the service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Pontiac Firebird reliable?
The 1999 Pontiac Firebird has 76 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Pontiac Firebird problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Pontiac Firebird have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Pontiac Firebird has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Firebird problems start?
Based on 32 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 56,550 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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