2001 Pontiac Aztek problems
Owners have filed 329 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Aztek with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 9.1%.
Complaints329
Crashes24
Fires9
Injuries28
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.9% · 49
Fuel system, gasoline 9.1% · 30
Engine and engine cooling 8.5% · 28
Equipment 8.5% · 28
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.2% · 27
Air bags 8.2% · 27
Power train 7.3% · 24
Visibility 4.6% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 24 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 28 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac Aztek in this data, 2001 draws the most complaints of any of them.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 13 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 51,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My Aztek which has 92,000 miles, suffers from what is sometimes called "the disco Aztek" meaning my bcu went out. This has caused the pw, pl, gauge cluster back light, rear hatch, and radio to quit working. This is not only a safety hazard but is annoying. It is estimated to cost around $300 to fix. Good news is that there is a way to manually release the rear hatch, if you've got some tools. Electrical system · reported at 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Pontiac aztec. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the ignition switch had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage and vin was not available. Electrical system
: The contact stated the electrical system went defective and the contact was locked in the vehicle, and without any lights. The service dealer replaced the ignition switch to resolve the issue. The contact expressed concern of this possibly happening again. The lights, doors and windows failed on a regular basis. Updated 01/10/07. Electrical system · reported at 86,010 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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