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2002 Pontiac Firebird
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 | 28 | 21 | 423 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 17 | 29 | 21 | 423 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Premium | 16 | 23 | 19 | 468 |
| 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 6-spd | Premium | 17 | 25 | 20 | 444 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION," AND NO. 214, "SIDE IMPACT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE WELDS NEAR THE LOWER DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HINGE THAT DO NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
48 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 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 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
EPA figures for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Firebird?
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA for the 2002 Pontiac Firebird, most often about: Electrical System, Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Engine And Engine Cooling. 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.