2005 Pontiac AZTEK: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
34 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
56,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 30 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 34 complaints (20.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 7 | 20.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 11.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 11.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 3 | 8.8% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 5.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 5.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Electrical System: 7; Engine: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Power Train: 2; Power Train:Axle Assembly: 2; Seats: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 9 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 9; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2005: 4; 2006: 2; 2008: 3; 2009: 4; 2010: 1; 2012: 5; 2013: 2; 2014: 5; 2015: 4; 2017: 2; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10121751 · 2005-05-20 (May 20, 2005)
FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR ERRATIC WITH HALF TANK OR LESS. WHEN THIS OCCURS AND THE VEHICLE IS MOVING DOWNHILL, IT STALLS. DEALER REPLACED FUEL SENDER AND/OR PUMP ASSEMBLY. SAME THING HAPPENED 9 DAYS LATER.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,250 miles reported. Look up ODI 10121751 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10128685 · 2005-07-13 (July 13, 2005)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2005 PONTIAC AZTEK ON JULY 1, 2005. SEVEN DAYS LATER, WITH 611 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, IT COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN WHILE I WAS ON THE ROAD. I WAS UNABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, TURN ON MY HAZARD LIGHTS, OR EVEN REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED, THE DRIVER JIGGLED THE WIRES LEADING TO THE BATTERY. ALTHOUGH HE SAID THEY DIDN'T FEEL LOOSE, THE VEHICLE DID START AFTER THAT. I DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM, THEY TESTED IT, AND TOLD ME THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS NOR DUPLICATE THE PR…
Owner-reported narrative. 611 miles reported. Look up ODI 10128685 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143526 · 2005-11-23 (November 23, 2005)
1. I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT GOING 55 MPH AND HIT THE BACK END OF ANOTHER CAR. 2. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10143526 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10145380 · 2005-12-06 (December 6, 2005)
ABS SYSTEM FAILED TO RESPOND ON 2005 AZTEK. *TS ***NO 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 PROBLEMS. THE AIR BAGS ALSO FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING THIS ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 25,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10145380 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158998 · 2006-06-05 (June 5, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE BATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE POWER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN ALERTED AND THE IGNITION RELAY WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE AUGUST 19TH, 2005. SEVERAL ADDITIONAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM PERSIST. IN MAY A FLIGHT RECORDER WAS INSTALLED IN THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ALERTED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP AWAITING ADDITIONAL REPAIRS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10158998 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10159050 · 2006-06-05 (June 5, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT AND WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED THERE IS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE STEERING. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE STEERING ABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON THREE OCCASIONS FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FIRST OCCASION FEBRUARY 28, 2006 THE STEERING SHAFT WAS REPLACED. THE SECOND MARCH 29, 2006 THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED. THE THIRD OCCASION MAY 22, 2006 THE RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS WERE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING HAS NOT BEEN C…
Owner-reported narrative. 25,056 miles reported. Look up ODI 10159050 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222258 · 2008-03-25 (March 25, 2008)
I HAVE TWO 2005 PONTIAC AWD AZTEKS . AT APROX 30,000 MILES EACH THEY STARTED TO VIBRATE .( SEPTEMBER 2007 ) HAVING JUST MOVED TO THE AREA I TOOK THE FIRST ONE TO FLETCHES . WHEN I WAS CALLED TO PICK UP THE CAR I WAS CHARGED $50.00 AND TOLD THE "TIRES ARE UNSAFE ' IT IS A TIRE ISSUE . WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR I ALSO PURCHASED AN INSURANCE POLICY FROM THE DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY . I THEN WENT TO DISCOUNT TIRE TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE PROBLEM . THEY FOUND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE TIRES , BUT SINCE FLETCHES PUT ON MY BILL THAT THE TIRES WERE UNS…
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222258 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10222262 · 2008-03-25 (March 25, 2008)
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 WITH THE DEALER THAT THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THE VIBRATION. I WAS TOLD " DON'T TAKE IT BACK TO FLETCHES THEY WILL CALL ME IF THEY FIND OUT WHAT TO DO" . HE TOLD ME HE WOULD C…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10222262 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.