Yamaha Road Star vs Pontiac Firebird
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Yamaha Road Star | Pontiac Firebird |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 326 | 802 |
| Model years covered | 1999–2009 | 1976–2002 |
| Worst model year | 2003 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 1999 | 2001 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 86 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 53 |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 52 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 5 |
| Most complained-about part | Transmission & Drivetrain | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 4% | 24.4% |
Yamaha Road Star by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
248
76.1%
Engine & Cooling
29
8.9%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
5.2%
Body & Structure
10
3.1%
Suspension
8
2.5%
Wheels
3
0.9%
Electrical System
2
0.6%
Brakes
2
0.6%
Pontiac Firebird by year
What breaks
Brakes
148
18.5%
Electrical System
86
10.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
70
8.7%
Seat Belts
68
8.5%
Engine & Cooling
67
8.4%
Transmission & Drivetrain
54
6.7%
Airbags
45
5.6%
Steering
39
4.9%