2002 Pontiac Aztek Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 3% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“- the contact stated that while driving over 40 MPH hot air blew out of the ventilation system. If the vehicle was driven at less than 40 MPH the ventilation system blew cold air. The contact took vehicle to the dealership, who stated that in order for them to inspect the vehicle they would need to move the cylinder head at great expense to the contact. The contact has been on various websites and has found similar incidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10178202, filed 2007-01, 82,000 miles“While driving doors would lock and unlock on their own, front driver and passenger windows lowered while driving, and headlights flashed on/off, causing poor visibility when driving at night. Also, dashboard lights came on and off.”
NHTSA complaint #10044606, filed 2003-10, 23,000 miles“Consumer state while traveling something from highway hit consumer windshield causing the inside of windshield splinter causing glass to fly inside of vehicle hitting consumer. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8020034, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek
27 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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