The clear enamel has been coming off my 2002 aztek very badly...it has been for the past year. Is this normal...the engine bonnet is terrible and all above the doors and hatchback.
2002 Pontiac Aztek body problems
11 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 25,000.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 25,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Body: door: hinge and attachments3
- Body3
- Body: hatchback/liftgate2
- Body: tailgate: hinge and attachments1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Aztek body problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2002 Pontiac Aztek owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 2002 pontiac aztek and there's a ticking noise in the motor and the oil is good and all the other fluids are good. My A/C stop working and the back hatch doesn't unlock sometimes and to fix the problem I have to disconnect the battery for about 15mins or longer for it to work , can you tell me what could be the problem and how to fix it .
My tailgate began not opening and then all of my electric panel lights went out, windows locked up, radio locked, security light on. I am told that the wire harness in the dash went bad and there was a cost of over $400 to repair the wiring.
It began with my rear hatch not working on my 2002 pontiac aztek. Then the ignition began sticking and culminated with the alarm going off (while driving) and all electrical systems shutting down with increasing frequency. When this occurs, all gauges are shut down, the doors are disabled, headlights (all lights) are disabled. I've looked online and talked to the dealership. It will cost between $400-$500 to repair (gm is aware of the problem). The dealer says that it is not a safety issue, but it seems like non-functioning lights, gauges and doors/windows would certainly be a safety issue. I do like to car, but this is a major problem -- one which I can ill afford to fix right now. We are just struggling to keep a roof over our heads!
Had to replace 5 wheel bearings AC condensers rear latch does not unlatch at times dealer said they put on a stronger spring still only works half the time. Transmission went out at 70,000 driver door gets out of line because of hinge bending.
2002 aztek front left wheel bearing and cups needed to be replaced, a coolant leak developed, replaced intake manifold gasket and the engine oil light would not turn off due to broke wire under air cleaner box .***no answer required***. *mr the rear spoiler reduces visibility through the rear window and power door switch does not unlock the rear door latch, had to be unlocked using the key.
The dealer had serviced the vehicle several times regarding the driver's side door. The door failed to latch properly and could open when driving. Dealer diagnosed the hinges were too weak, which resulted in them coming out of adjustment and caused the door not to lock properly.*ak
Water leaking in under front dash during rain storms; LED to mildew and mold growing on seats, floor, shifter, windows, & doors throughout car. Happened several times, thought first time was my fault, next time it definitely was not.
Water enters the aztek in under the dash and runs down the on the front passenger side. Only during a long hard rain.
The driver side door sheet metal where the hinges are bolted to are warping outward. This results in the door being loose, and can fall off at anytime.
Questions about the 2002 Pontiac Aztek body
Does the 2002 Pontiac Aztek have body problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the body of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Pontiac Aztek body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 25,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Aztek body?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2002 Pontiac Aztek problems
Fuel system 27Engine 24Suspension 20Electrical 18Brakes 16Locks 10Transmission 9Lights 7Visibility 4Acceleration 2Steering 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Driver assistance 1Seats 1Tires 1
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