2005 Pontiac Aztek Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Aztek years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Aztek. That ranks 5th out of 5 Aztek model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (9 complaints, 26%), typically at around 33,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 34owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Pontiac Aztek problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 26% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 12% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 12% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 12% | 28,626 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 9% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 9% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 6% | 108,040 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 6% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 6% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 48,578 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 6% | 81,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 36,130 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 232,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | 25,800 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 63,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Pontiac Aztek recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
At 147,000 miles the key refused to turn back into the off position. The problem happened without warning.
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…
Ignition keep getting stuck in accessory mode or the key get stuck in ignition
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
Tl* 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…
Other Pontiac Aztek years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 34 | 0 |
| 2004 Aztek | 67 | 3 |
| 2003 Aztek | 128 | 3 |
| 2002 Aztek | 121 | 2 |
| 2001 Aztek | 216 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Pontiac Aztek a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Aztek model years, the 2005 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.