2005 Pontiac Aztek Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 34 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,578miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2005 Pontiac Aztek, 6% of the 34 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,578 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 vehicle has seemed to stall twice. Upon further discussion with the driver, the steering also locked. This seemed similar of the same as the GM recall for faulty ignition switches and key slots. Pontiac was contacted but the response was that the vehicle was not under a recall, was out of warranty, and that repairs would be the expense of the owner. Pontiac did not seem concerned about a potential extension of the GM recall list. Wouldn't you think that GM would be very interested in understanding if the Pontiac Aztek is affected. We are now very concerned about driving the Pontiac Aztek.”
NHTSA complaint #10704328, filed 2015-04, 72,100 miles“The contact stated while turning the steering wheel left or right and while driving any speed there is a knocking sound coming from the steering. This does not affect the steering ability of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions for this problem. The first occasion february 28, 2006 the steering shaft was replaced. The second march 29, 2006 the steering column assembly was replaced. The third occasion may 22, 2006 the rack and pinion steering gears were replaced. The problem with the steering has not been corrected. The manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 6/22/06 -”
NHTSA complaint #10159050, filed 2006-06, 25,056 milesRelated service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac Aztek
9 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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