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1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 26 | 20 | 444 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 28 | 21 | 423 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 22 | 18 | 494 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 16 | 24 | 19 | 468 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
No NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year in our latest refresh.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
91 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula?
EPA figures for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula in our latest data refresh.
What are common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula?
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA for the 1998 Pontiac Firebird/Formula, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Air Bags, Structure. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.