2002 Pontiac Aztek Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 17% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 38,000 miles the front wheel bearings had to be replaced. When looking at this site this appears to be something to common. At what point does NHTSA look at the complaints and truly make a defect investigation? In seeing this common problem on this vehicle made by numerous people I am concerned if my time here is for venting or to cause action to begin.”
NHTSA complaint #10150092, filed 2006-02, 38,000 miles“Two wheel bearings have failed on my 2002 Pontiac Aztek before 50,000 miles. Fortunately I recognized the noise before anything tragic happened. Pontiac replaced the first one under warranty, but declined to offer any assistance with the bearing not under warranty. How often will these go bad and should I trust them?”
NHTSA complaint #10116125, filed 2005-03, 50,000 miles“2002 Pontiac Aztek front wheel bearings bad at 45,000 miles there was no accident, but we do feel this is a product defect. We do have the old part but could not get them replaced”
NHTSA complaint #10114462, filed 2005-03, 45,000 miles“The wheel bearing, on the front drivers side, went bad in my 2002 Pontiac aztec, 8700 miles. I have been told there is a national backorder on this product but have not seen any recalls on it. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000308, filed 2002-12, 8,700 miles“Rattling and grinding sound when driving vehicle occurred over 1-month period. Took vehicle to mechanic and was told front right wheel bearings needed replacement. Cost of replacement was $600. Six months later, same problem occurred and the front left wheel bearings were replaced. Cost of replacement was $600. Mechanic stated this is a common problem for this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10242119, filed 2008-09, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek
27 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
18 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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