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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:70,357 mi
Crash-related:2
Fires:1
#222 complaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Avg mileage:43,244 mi
#316 complaints
AIR BAGS
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 SYSTEM | 27 | 2 | 1 | 70,357 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 22 | — | — | 43,244 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 16 | 4 | — | 169,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 15 | 1 | — | 52,253 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 13 | — | 1 | 50,664 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 11 | — | — | 189,226 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 1 | 1 | 34,200 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 | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 30,405 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 | — | — | 53,377 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 155,624 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 6 | — | — | 29,043 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 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 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | 1 | 65,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 4 | 1 | — | 17,066 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | 60,500 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 40,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 128,827 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 3 | 1 | — | 4,772 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 3 | — | 2 | 68,065 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,357
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,244
AIR BAGS
16
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
169,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,253
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,664
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
189,226
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,200
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
TIRES
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,405
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,377
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
155,624
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,043
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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
39,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,800
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
17,066
EQUIPMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,500
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,250
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,827
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
4,772
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
68,065
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