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2000 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback

The 2000 Pontiac Firebird 2dr Hatchback is a 3.8-liter V6 hatchback with an automatic 4-speed and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $19,140 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 TypeHatchback
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$19,140 ($36,124 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity16 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP215/60R16
Tires RearP215/60R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.3 in
Width74.4 in
Height51.2 in
Wheelbase101.1 in
Ground Clearance4.5 in
Curb Weight3,323 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.2 in
Headroom Rear35.2 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear28.8 in
Shoulder Room Front57.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.8 in
Hip Room Front52.8 in
Hip Room Rear52.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Frontal – driver ★★★★★
Frontal – passenger ★★★★★
Side crash Not rated
Rollover Not rated
Tested variant: 2000 Pontiac Firebird 2-DR

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Pontiac FIREBIRD.

40 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2000 Pontiac FIREBIRD

Owner Complaints

40 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Pontiac FIREBIRD (4 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine And Engine Cooling7
Exterior Lighting6
Hydraulic6
Service Brakes6
Electrical System4
Seat Belts4
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Mar 24, 2026 · Seat Belts
“The contact's mother owns a 1989 N/A Pontiac Firebird. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 90V105000 (Seat Belts) during a State Inspection; however, the part…”
Oct 27, 2015 · Tires
“WHILE ON VACATION, THE RIGHT REAR (GOODYEAR DUNLOP G/T QUALIFIER P235/55R 16 96T) TIRE ON MY 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD COUPE LOST ITS TREAD AND BLEW NEARLY KILLING MYSELF AND MY FIANCEE'. THIS HAPPENED…”
Sep 6, 2008 · Visibility
“I HAD TO REPLACE THE WINDOW MOTOR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND THE WINDOW MOTOR AND REGULATOR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. EVERYONE I HAVE ENCOUNTERED WITH MY GENERATION FIREBIRD HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM. THE DAY THE…”
Jul 28, 2008 · Tires
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. THE VEHICLE HAS KUMHO TIRES, SIZE P23555R16 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE AND WOULD BOUNCE. HE NOTICED THAT THE TWO SETS OF FOUR…”
Nov 17, 2007 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“THE SUPERCHARGER IN MY 2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP CAUGHT FIRE CAUSED AN ENGINE FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IN SLOW, HEAVY TRAFFIC. *TR”

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 2000 PONTIAC FIREBIRD. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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