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 SYSTEM
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 SYSTEM | 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 AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 68,459 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 54,003 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 7 | — | — | 57,818 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 5 | — | — | 85,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 142,750 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | 4 | — | — | 25,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 4 | — | — | 38,978 mi | |
| ENGINE | 3 | 1 | — | 159,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 38,336 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 68,554 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 44,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 62,554 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 65,036 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | 11,667 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 74,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 2 | — | — | 56,312 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 51,008 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 251,612 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 | — | — | 27,280 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | 2 | — | — | 85,201 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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 AND ENGINE COOLING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,459
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,818
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,500
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
142,750
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,500
POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,978
ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
159,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,336
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,554
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,500
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,554
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,036
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,667
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,100
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,312
INTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,008
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
251,612
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,280
STRUCTURE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,201
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