2005 Pontiac Aztek Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.

2004newer >
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.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM791,807 mi
ENGINE4127,525 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE373,333 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3114,118 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3107,500 mi
POWER TRAIN221,176 mi
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY229,950 mi
SEATS235,000 mi
SERVICE BRAKES2100,000 mi
STEERING248,578 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2200,000 mi
AIR BAGS1108,040 mi
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL133,000 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1400 mi
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM136,130 mi
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1232,000 mi
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP13,250 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP1125,800 mi
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING163,000 mi
WHEELS1100,000 mi
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS163,000 mi

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