KnownCarProblems2005 Pontiac Aztek Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Aztek, most often about the electrical (27% of complaints, typically around 33,000 miles). It is 5th of 5 Aztek model years by number of complaints.
Complaints34
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported0
Injuries reported0
Most common 2005 Pontiac Aztek problems
Electrical
9 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 33,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Aztek. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shut off nor would the key release from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times where the ignition relay was replaced each time. The failure recently recurred and the coil wire was disconnected in order…
Gauges are intermittent on 2005 Pontiac Aztek. You can turn ignition switch on & off to reset them. Sometimes it works,sometimes it does not.
Fuel system
7 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
A couple of days after purchasing the vehicle I noticed very strong odor of gas inside vehicle while in motion and it got noticeably stronger while idling. Took to dealer and they checked it placed me in a loaner. Could not find a problem. This occurred 2 more times over the course of the next week.they repaired what…
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…
Engine
5 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 91,000 miles. Parts named most often: cooling system.
A couple of days after purchasing the vehicle I noticed very strong odor of gas inside vehicle while in motion and it got noticeably stronger while idling. Took to dealer and they checked it placed me in a loaner. Could not find a problem. This occurred 2 more times over the course of the next week.they repaired what…
The vehicle has seemed to stall twice. Upon further discussion with the driver, the steering also locked. This seemed similar of the same as the gm recall for faulty ignition switches and key slots. Pontiac was contacted but the response was that the vehicle was not under a recall, was out of warranty, and that…
Transmission
4 complaints · 12%Parts named most often: axle assembly.
I have two 2005 Pontiac AWD azteks . At aprox 30,000 miles each they started to vibrate .( september & october 2007 ) having just moved to the area I took them to fletches. The car started to vibrate mid october it has been in now 3 or 4 times nothing has been working for the fix . I then called Pontiac .they agreed…
Failure of interlock transmission system on a 2005 Pontiac Aztek. The vehicle would not shift out of park when the brake was depressed fully, and the button on the automatic shifter would not push in. This is on a vehicle with 27,361 miles on it, and an automatic transmission. The vehicle was not covered under…
Brakes
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
Abs system failed to respond on 2005 Aztek. ** answer required*** during an abrupt stop the ABS failed. As a result the vehicle ran through a red light and hit the side of a van which was coming through the intersection. The vehicle had been tot he dealer the week before to have the brakes checked and the found no…
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
Speed control
3 complaints · 9%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
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Pontiac Aztek recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Aztek
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (9 complaints, typically around 33,000 miles); fuel system (7 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles); engine (5 complaints, typically around 91,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Aztek have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Pontiac Aztek?
- It is 5th of 5 Aztek model years by number of complaints, with 34 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.