Model year guide

1986 Pontiac Fiero

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1986 Pontiac Fiero is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1986 Pontiac Fiero at a glance

Safety recalls4
Owner complaints30
Combined19–25 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1986 Pontiac Fiero recalls 4

Fuel System, Gasoline NHTSA Campaign #06E043000 · 19/05/2006

CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Parking Brake:conventional NHTSA Campaign #91V055000 · 11/04/1991

PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTER FAILS TO OPERATE AND DO NOT WORK AFTER BRAKE PAD WEAR.

Fix: REPLACE NONFUNCTIONING PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTERS.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline NHTSA Campaign #90V104000 · 23/04/1990

PCV GROMMET OIL LEAKS, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LEAKS, PISTON CONNECTING ROD FAILURES BREAKING THROUGH ENGINE WALL CAUSING OIL SPILLAGE, FUEL RAIL LEAKS, COOLANT LEAKS, ROCKER COVER OIL LEAKS, AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, COULD CAUSE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Fix: CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline NHTSA Campaign #89V232000 · 28/12/1989

DUE TO AN INTERACTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENVIRONMENT AND MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE RELATED FACTORS, THERE IS A RISK OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES.

Fix: CORRECT OR INSTALL NEW ENGINE COMPONENTS TO PREVENT UNREASONABLE FIRE RISK.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 19 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1986 Pontiac Fiero common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Check coolant level and color, look for leaks, and confirm the engine reaches normal temperature without overheating.
Parking Brake
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Hydraulic
Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Seat Belts
Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.

1986 Pontiac Fiero MPG & running costs

Combined19–25 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,170
EPA size classTwo Seaters
Transmission3 options
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,850 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1986 Pontiac Fiero costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,850
Fuel only$15,850
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1986 Pontiac Fiero vehicles on record

1986 Pontiac Fiero1G2PE37R6GP274654

Other Pontiac Fiero model years

1984

1986 Pontiac Fiero — frequently asked questions

Does the 1986 Pontiac Fiero have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1986 Pontiac Fiero. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What are the most common problems with the 1986 Pontiac Fiero?

Across all 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are engine and engine cooling, parking brake, service brakes.

What gas mileage does the 1986 Pontiac Fiero get?

The 1986 Pontiac Fiero has U.S. EPA estimates of 19–25 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (5 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.