Pontiac Fiero years to avoid
The Pontiac Fiero years to avoid are 1984, 1985 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1983 is the cleanest year on record.
163
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
1982–1996
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Fiero years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | High complaint rate | 44 | |
| 1985 | High complaint rate | 40 |
Every Fiero year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 19 | 3 | |
| 1987 | 29 | 3 | |
| 1986 | 28 | 4 | |
| 1985avoid | 40 | 4 | |
| 1984avoid | 44 | 4 | |
| 1983 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 0 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Fiero years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Fiero years to avoid are 1984, 1985. The cleanest year on record is 1983.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Fiero?
By complaint volume, 1983 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Fiero years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Fiero have?
Across all model years, the Fiero has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 163 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.