2001 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Above Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek.
Complaints
329
Crashes
24
Fires
9
Injuries
28
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:70,357 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#222 complaints
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Avg mileage:43,244 mi
#316 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:169,000 mi
Crash-related:4
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 27 | 2 | 1 | 70,357 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 22 | — | — | 43,244 mi | |
| Airbags | 16 | 4 | — | 169,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 15 | 1 | — | 52,253 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 13 | — | 1 | 50,664 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 189,226 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 9 | — | — | 86,714 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 1 | — | 14,375 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 8 | 5 | — | 60,655 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | — | 74,447 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 7 | — | — | 53,857 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 30,405 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 53,377 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 155,624 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 6 | — | — | 29,043 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | 75,414 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 70,328 mi | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 3 | — | 2 | — |
Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,357
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,244
Airbags
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
169,000
Automatic Transmission
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,253
Engine & Cooling
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,664
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
189,226
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,714
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,375
Air Bags:Frontal
8
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,655
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,447
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,857
Tire Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,405
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,377
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,624
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,043
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,414
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,328
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Pontiac Aztek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Pontiac Aztek has 329 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 70,357 mi); Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (22 complaints, avg 43,244 mi); Airbags (16 complaints, avg 169,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 76,750 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek include 24 crash-related reports, 9 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Pontiac Aztek?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Aztek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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