Complaints
173
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#115 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:93,961 mi
#214 complaints
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Avg mileage:40,320 mi
#38 complaints
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
Avg mileage:68,403 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 15 | — | — | 93,961 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 14 | — | — | 40,320 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 8 | — | — | 68,403 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | 1 | 45,164 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 68,459 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 7 | — | — | 54,003 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 57,818 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Hubs | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,961
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,320
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,403
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
45,164
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,459
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,003
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,818
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Hubs
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Interior Lighting
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Pontiac Aztek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2002 Pontiac Aztek has 173 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 15 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Aztek?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (15 complaints, avg 93,961 mi); Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (14 complaints, avg 40,320 mi); Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner (8 complaints, avg 68,403 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 2002 Pontiac Aztek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 64,393 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Pontiac Aztek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek include 3 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 2 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 2002 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Aztek?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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