Pontiac Aztek years to avoid
No model year of the Pontiac Aztek stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Pontiac Aztek years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Pontiac Aztek complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Pontiac Aztek problems
All model years combined.
- Fuel system125
- Electrical107
- Engine93
- Brakes80
- Transmission53
- Suspension50
- Airbags38
- Visibility27
- Lights25
- Body23
- Locks21
- Acceleration20
Most reported problems on the Pontiac Aztek
Pontiac Aztek problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 91 | 34 | Electrical | 58,000 | 0 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 82 | 67 | Fuel system | 48,146 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2003 | 72 | 128 | Fuel system | 72,200 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 75 | 121 | Fuel system | 65,000 | 2 | 2 | |
| 2001 | 49 | 216 | Electrical | 60,000 | 5 | 14 |
Recalls 8
Questions about the Pontiac Aztek
What years of the Pontiac Aztek should you avoid?
No single model year of the Pontiac Aztek has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Pontiac Aztek?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Pontiac Aztek?
Fuel system, with 125 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (107) and engine (93).
How many recalls does the Pontiac Aztek have?
8 recalls between 2001 and 2005. The 2001 model year has the most, with 5.
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