1999 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback
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- Photo: 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Photo: 2000 Pontiac Firebird in Navy Blue Metallic, Rear Left, 05-23-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1999 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback is a 3.8-liter V6 hatchback with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,700 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Firebird measures 193.3 inches long on a 101.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,323 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $18,700 ($36,480 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. aluminum alloy |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 193.3 in |
| Width | 74.4 in |
| Height | 51.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 35.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Legroom Rear | 28.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1999 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1999 Pontiac FIREBIRD. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 27, 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.
Consequence: THIS MAY NOT ALLOW THE CLUTCH SYSTEM TO DISENGAGE THE CLUTCH WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, RESULTING IN UNINTENTIONAL VEHICLE MOVEMENT, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, ENGINE STALLS, AND DIFFICULTY IN SHIFTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER WITH A NEW CYLINDER.
NHTSA campaign 99V239000
56 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1999 Pontiac FIREBIRD
Owner Complaints
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Pontiac FIREBIRD (6 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Service Brakes | 19 |
| Hydraulic | 17 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Visibility | 8 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.