Pontiac Aztek Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 566 consumer complaints across the 5 model years of the Pontiac Aztek (2001–2005) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 216. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (125 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Aztek model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 56,000 | 0 | 482 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 67 | 48,146 | 3 | 378 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 128 | 70,000 | 3 | 353 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 121 | 65,000 | 2 | 297 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 216 | 60,000 | 5 | 259 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system125 22%
- Electrical system107 19%
- Brakes80 14%
- Engine cooling75 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain53 9.3%
- Suspension50 8.8%
- Equipment40 7.0%
- Air bags38 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2003: “I have been having issues with my azrek shutting off on me in the middle of driving and now it wint even start. I have replaced the fuel pump and vapor sensor due to it not getting any fuel pressure. I have researched and there are 2 different recalls for my vehicle which have not been done due to my VIN not being acnowleged with the recall”
NHTSA complaint #11067057, filed 2018-02, 153,000 miles2004: “Driving car on road and car quit running, electrical started flashing. Pulled over and ignition switch would only go to acc. Mode, it would not turn to off position. I had car towed to my house. The ignition will only go to acc. Mode will not turn to off position where key can be removed..unhooked battery terminal and car is still parked.”
NHTSA complaint #10678243, filed 2015-01, 124,000 miles2001: “Bout 3 weeks ago car just keep acting up had it for one year cant read codes on car keep overheating replaced radiator cvl axle brakes oil change transmission fluid car just decided to not pass 50mph be driveable one day driving it went to a stop sign brake car cut off I see check gauges come on service light on cant read codes to find out anything I think the wiring is mess up replaced started as well just to much only had it for a 1and a half”
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology