1996 Pontiac Firebird

$6,000

from

listings

$6K–$29K

price range

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Low$6,000

High$29,499

From$6,000

Avg Mileage65,909 mi

Fresh

Sourced from 11 active dealer listings as of May 2026

1996 Pontiac Firebird Trims

All Trims Combined

From$6,000

$6K–$29K

11 listings65,909 avg miles

96 listings|$6K–$102K

1996 Pontiac Firebird Pricing

Price Trend

+140%

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Pontiac Firebird Safety & Reliability

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 43 complaints for the 1996 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 43 issues reported over 1 model years, service brakes, hydraulic problems are the most common for the 1996 Pontiac Firebird. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Service Brakes, Hydraulic10

02Electrical System8

03Engine And Engine Cooling5

04Power Train4

05Seats2

43 total across 1 model years (1996–1996)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Pontiac Firebird Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

15-17city

23-28hwy

$2,200-$2,450/yr

The 1996 Pontiac Firebird delivers 18 to 20 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim

Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city26 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Formula - Manual 5-spd

20mpg

3.8L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city28 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Firebird/Formula - Automatic 4-spd

18mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

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

Firebird/Formula - Manual 6-spd

18mpg

5.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

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

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

Where to Find 1996 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 1996.

1996 Pontiac Firebird Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 1996 Pontiac Firebird a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 1996 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 1996 Pontiac Firebird?

You'll get between 18 and 20 MPG combined from the 1996 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 1996 Pontiac Firebird?

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems top the list with 43 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.