1989 Pontiac Firebird

$11,995

from

listings

$12K–$50K

price range

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Low$11,995

High$49,994

From$11,995

Avg Mileage103,571 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 7 active dealer listings as of May 2026

1989 Pontiac Firebird Trims

All Trims Combined

From$11,995

$12K–$50K

7 listings103,571 avg miles

96 listings|$6K–$102K

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Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 21 complaints for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 21 issues reported over 1 model years, seat belts problems are the most common for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Seat Belts6

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic3

03Engine And Engine Cooling2

04Steering2

05Equipment2

21 total across 1 model years (1989–1989)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

15-17city

23-25hwy

$2,200-$3,200/yr

The 1989 Pontiac Firebird delivers 18 to 20 MPG combined across 7 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city25 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am - Manual 5-spd

19mpg

2.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city24 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$3,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Trans Am - Manual 5-spd

18mpg

5.0L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city23 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Where to Find 1989 Pontiac Firebird

26States

38%in top 3

Illinois has the most inventory at 21%, with options spread across 26 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

ILIllinois

2721%

TXTexas

129%

FLFlorida

118%

TNTennessee

86%

NCNorth Carolina

65%

OKOklahoma

65%

MIMichigan

65%

PAPennsylvania

54%

DCWashington DC

54%

DEDelaware

43%

MOMissouri

43%

COColorado

43%

IAIowa

32%

AZArizona

32%

NVNevada

32%

WIWisconsin

32%

OHOhio

32%

OROregon

32%

MD2

IN2

NJ2

NY2

GA2

CA2

VA1

VT1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 1989.

Buying a 1989 Pontiac Firebird?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 1989 Pontiac Firebird a good car to buy?

The 1989 Pontiac Firebird has 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue area is seat belts, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

What's the gas mileage of the 1989 Pontiac Firebird?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $292 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 1989 Pontiac Firebird?

SEAT BELTS is the number-one complaint area for the 1989 Pontiac Firebird, based on 21 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.