2002 Pontiac Aztek Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 15%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,050miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 15% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,050 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2002 Pontiac Aztek and there's a ticking noise in the motor and the oil is good and all the other fluids are good. My A/C stop working and the back hatch doesn't unlock sometimes and to fix the problem I have to disconnect the battery for about 15mins or longer for it to work , can you tell me what could be the problem and how to fix it .”
NHTSA complaint #10242500, filed 2008-09, 92,402 miles“My tailgate began not opening and then all of my electric panel lights went out, windows locked up, radio locked, security light on. I am told that the wire harness in the dash went bad and there was a cost of over $400 to repair the wiring.”
NHTSA complaint #10237392, filed 2008-08, 102,000 miles“Vehicle dash goes crazy service engine light and change oil light will not go off. Many diagnostic tests no popped code nor bad fuses. Now security warning and anti theft turns on my vehicle goes on lock down no AC, windows and doors lock down I can not get out. This has happened two times. Also newest thing is my vehicle shut of in mid drive, good thing I was in my driveway otherwise it could have been very bad accident. This is a on and off thing no warning. Now three time incident, but 1st for vehicle shut off engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10343923, filed 2010-07, 74,100 miles“It began with my rear hatch not working on my 2002 Pontiac Aztek. Then the ignition began sticking and culminated with the alarm going off (while driving) and all electrical systems shutting down with increasing frequency. When this occurs, all gauges are shut down, the doors are disabled, headlights (all lights) are disabled. I've looked online and talked to the dealership. It will cost between $400-$500 to repair (GM is aware of the problem). The dealer says that it is not a safety issue, but it seems like non-functioning lights, gauges and doors/windows would certainly be a safety issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10236225, filed 2008-07, 78,000 miles“Will be driving down the road and horn starts going off, all the electricals flash off and on. Windows, door locks, and rear hatch becomes non operational. Only way to stop is to pull over immediatly and shut car down but not always effective. Alarm will go off all on it's own sporadically.”
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Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek
27 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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