2005 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Complaints
43
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:91,807 mi
#24 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:127,525 mi
#33 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:73,333 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 91,807 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 127,525 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 73,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 114,118 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 107,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 21,176 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 29,950 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 48,578 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 108,040 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 33,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | 400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 36,130 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 232,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 | — | — | 3,250 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | 1 | — | 25,800 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 1 | — | — | 100,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1 | — | — | 63,000 mi |
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