1987 Pontiac Firebird

$10,607

from

listings

$11K–$50K

price range

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Low$10,607

High$49,995

From$10,607

Avg Mileage37,500 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 8 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of Aug 2026

1987 Pontiac Firebird Trims

All Trims Combined

From$10,607

$11K–$50K

8 listings37,500 avg miles

105 listings|$4K–$102K

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Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Elevated

The 1987 Pontiac Firebird has a elevated safety risk profile with 0 recall campaigns and 11 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 11 owners have filed complaints about the 1987 Pontiac Firebird. SEAT BELTS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Seat Belts5

02Wheels2

03Engine And Engine Cooling1

04Fuel System, Gasoline1

05Vehicle Speed Control1

11 total across 1 model years (1987–1987)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

17–20mpg combined

15-17city

22-25hwy

$3,400-$3,950/yr

Across 8 configurations, the 1987 Pontiac Firebird returns 17–20 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$3,400/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula - Manual 5-spd

18mpg

2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city24 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula - Automatic 4-spd

17mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am/Formula - Manual 5-spd

17mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,950/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 1987 Pontiac Firebird

27States

49%in top 3

23% of the market sits in Illinois, though listings span 27 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

ILIllinois

3123%

FLFlorida

1813%

TXTexas

1612%

MIMichigan

97%

NCNorth Carolina

64%

PAPennsylvania

54%

TNTennessee

54%

DEDelaware

43%

WIWisconsin

43%

OKOklahoma

43%

AZArizona

32%

NVNevada

32%

GAGeorgia

32%

MOMissouri

32%

NYNew York

32%

CACalifornia

32%

NJ2

VT2

OH2

IA1

MN1

IN1

AL1

VA1

WA1

WY1

DC1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1987.

1987 Pontiac Firebird Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1987 Pontiac Firebird a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1987 Pontiac Firebird. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 1987 Pontiac Firebird?

You'll get between 17 and 20 MPG combined from the 1987 Pontiac Firebird, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Firebird?

SEAT BELTS problems top the list with 11 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.