There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek, but owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Pontiac Aztek problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | |
| Power Train | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 2
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Electrical System › Ignition — 1
- Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1
- Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Pontiac Aztek complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 115,000 miles · reported May 3, 2019
The vehicle will cut completely off while coming to a stop. While in motion and applying the brakes to come to any kind of stop, it turns completely off. It happens on a daily basis since I purchased it in 2015. Whether coming off of the highway, or just coming to a stop sign on a city street, the vehicle cuts completely off.
Service Brakes · at 100,000 miles · reported Jan 7, 2017
All-wheel-drive disabled and anti-lock brake lights came on, in my car I have no power can really make it up a hill doesn't want to go anywhere, it just started happening don't know what's wrong with it. And this happened while I was driving home from work
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 98,000 miles · reported Jul 6, 2015
The contact owns a 2005 pontiac aztek. The contact discovered that the entire fuel system was corroded and leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel filler neck fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Unknown or Other · at 200,000 miles · reported May 23, 2015
My main temp gauages is acting haywire. The radiator temperature gauge is supposed to be in the (Based on a wall clock) 0 (12) to 6 hand position with 0 being hot and 6 cold. Gas gauge is from the 6 to 12. The temperature gauge has flipped over to the 10 or 11 position such that when the gas tank is full, that needle can't even go all the way to the 12 position because it is blocked by the temperature guage. I have no idea if my car is overheating or if the temp gauge is affecting the gasoline level gauge.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported May 21, 2015
I actually got on the site to research recalls on another vehicle we recently purchased and out of curiosity included the aztec we still own. No recalls showed? I couldn't believe it since it has been nothing but trouble from day 1. Just as all others described the ignition messes up all the time. My gauges go crazy! Will show no gas and it will be full or it will go way over full into other gauges. Speed goes crazy I could be doing 25 and it will say 80. The belt...,,,, I have litter ally replaced it every 4 months after owning the car a year and everyone says "you sure it is'nt recalled ?"…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (9 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,000 miles.
Are Pontiac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.