Model year guide

1984 Pontiac parisienne

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1984 Pontiac parisienne is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1984 Pontiac parisienne — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1984 Pontiac parisienne at a glance

Safety recalls3
Combined16–21 mpg

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

1984 Pontiac parisienne recalls 3

Equipment NHTSA Campaign #07E088000 · 24/10/2007

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE…

Fix: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

Vehicle Speed Control NHTSA Campaign #89V102000 · 16/06/1989

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).

Fix: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.

Equipment:other:labels NHTSA Campaign #84V080000 · 05/07/1984

TIRE INFORMATION LABEL CONTAINS THE INCORRECT TIRE SIZE, WHICH IS A FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.

Fix: DEALER WILL REPLACE INCORRECT LABEL OR OWNER MAY HAVE NEW LABEL SENT WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACEMENT.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 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.

1984 Pontiac parisienne MPG & running costs

Combined16–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,192
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd
Passenger volume110 cu ft
Cargo volume21 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$8,958 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 6 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 1984 Pontiac parisienne costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$20,960
Fuel only$20,960
Per mile$0.28

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.

Dimensions & weight

Length
212.2–215.0 in
Width
75.2–79.1 in
Height
56.3–58.3 in
Wheelbase
116.1 in
Curb weight
3,492–3,999 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1984 Pontiac parisienne — ranges cover the 2 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Investigations & service bulletins

NHTSA defect investigations 4

THROTTLE NON-RETURN Closed

NHTSA #C89001 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Mar 1989 · closed Jan 1990

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE Closed

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NHTSA #PE88027 · Exterior Lighting · opened Feb 1988 · closed May 1988

HYDRO BOOST Closed

NHTSA #EA88019 · Steering · opened Jan 1988 · closed Oct 1990

HYDROBOOST FAILURE Closed

SUBJECT VEHICLES: CAPRICE, CAPRICE CLASSIC, CUSTOM CRUISER, DEVILLE,ELECTRA, ESTATE WAGON, FLEETWOOD, LESABRE, NINETY-EIGHT, PARISIENNE,PARK AVENUE. (ALL 1984-86 GM VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDROBOOST II SYSTEMS)ANALYSIS: CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ALLEGE SEVERAL PROBLEMS INVOLVING THE POWERSTEERING AND POWER BRAKE SYSTEMS OF THESE VEHICLES. THESE PROBLEMSINCLUDE: POWER STEERING FLUID LOSS, POWER BRAKE FLUID LOSS, LEAKAGE FRO…

NHTSA #PE87038 · Steering · opened Jul 1987 · closed Jan 1988

An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the PARISIENNE. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 1984 Pontiac parisienne. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Engine

A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL (BRACKET) MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE INTERMITTENT INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO CAUSE THE SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY TO WEAR THROUGH THE BALL AND CATCH ON OTHER COMPONENTS POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A STUCK THROTTLE. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. C…

Transport Canada #1989092 · Jul 1989

Emissions

Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 1105 - Evaporative Emissions.

Transport Canada #1988030 · Mar 1988

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

1984 Pontiac parisienne trims & engines on record

Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

1984 Pontiac parisienne vehicles on record

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1984 Pontiac parisienne — frequently asked questions

Does the 1984 Pontiac parisienne have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1984 Pontiac parisienne. 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 gas mileage does the 1984 Pontiac parisienne get?

The 1984 Pontiac parisienne has U.S. EPA estimates of 16–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (6 versions).

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