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1987 Pontiac FieroProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 15 owner complaints about the 1987 Pontiac Fiero, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints150 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem9Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Pontiac Fiero has problems

15 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling90
Electrical system30
Power train20
Engine20
Visibility10
Equipment10
Parking brake10
Steering10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Pontiac Fiero recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Fiero year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fiero median. How we score

'84'85'86'87'88'91'94'96
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
3 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1987 Pontiac Fiero, and the recalls they led to.

  1. TIE ROD BREAKAGEDP88002 · closed May 18, 1988
    No recall
  2. REAR DISC BRAKESEA88036 · closed Aug 30, 1991
    No recall
  3. REAR HUB CARRIER FAILUREPE89005 · closed Dec 29, 1988
    No recall
In owners' words

What Fiero owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

PURCHASED USED 2 MONTHS AGO.; PONTIAC SAID THAT THE RECALL HAD BEEN PERFORMED, BUT THE WORK HAD NOT BEEN COMPLETED. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAIL. *AK
Complaint 813752 · Jul 2, 1997
ENGINE LEAKS PRIOR TO/AFTER RECALL REPAIRS; LYONS PONTIAC DEALER FIXED 3 LEAKS BUTM REFUSES TO DO THE OTHERS UNDER THE RECALL, DEMANDS PAYMENT (89-V232) AND (90V-104); ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Complaint 803390 · Oct 25, 1996
I WOULD LIKE A LIST OF ALL RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE SO THAT I CAN GET IT FIXED. THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME THAT THE TEMP GAUGE HAS WENT OUT OF THIS CAR. I HAVE BEEN TOLD MY PROFESSIONAL THAT IT IS THE WAY IT HAS BEEN WIRED FROM THE MANAFACTUOR. THANK YOU
Complaint 711992 · Sep 24, 1999

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