2002 Pontiac Aztek Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“On august 16, 2004 I purchased a 2002 Pontiac Aztek from pines Pontiac buick in pembroke pines florida, one reason for this purchase was the certified use car sticker and what it meant. Within a few days I went back to the dealer with a complaint of (1) the rear end sounds like it was falling off the vehicle especially when you drove over expansion joints or any thing in the road over a 1/2 .the dealership claimed that their was a TSB to replace the ball joint on the rear wheel, I still have the problem today. …”

“Had to replace 5 wheel bearings AC condensers rear latch does not unlatch at times dealer said they put on a stronger spring still only works half the time. Transmission went out at 70,000 driver door gets out of line because of hinge bending.”

“Loud knocking noise in engine. We had it in the shop twice so they could remove and disassemble the engine and replace all six pistons, rod bearings and gaskets. First time at 34,000 miles, second time at 46,000 miles. Currently at 51,000 miles and engine noise is back. Front left wheel bearing went out at 41,000 miles. Left front wheel bearing went out at 51,000 miles. Fly wheel rattles. Rear hatch only works intermittently after 2 repairs.”

“Right front hub failure. Had to be replaced by dealer as non warranty, vehicle started making loud whinning noises that would go up and down when car was going over 25 MPH. Dealer said this was common for this car.”

“While my 02 aztec is in park and car is started I am unable to take out of park to start driving ,I must push button on gear shift a number of times before it will finally go into gear. This happens randomly with no apparent pattern or reason ,although when car is driven frequently it appears less. There is a clicking sound coming from top of steering column when I am attempting to put into gear.”