2001 Pontiac Aztek engine problems
25 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 56,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 56,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. The contact stated that the air conditioner was not working. The vehicle also began emitting smoke, but the failure was repaired. The dealer diagnosed the cause of failure as electrical. The purchase date and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage is 72,000. Updated 08/14/07.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 pontiac aztek. While the vehicle was receiving a free oil change, the contact was informed that the intake manifold was leaking antifreeze into the engine. General motors advised him to take his vehicle to a pontiac dealer. The dealer stated that they could not work on the vehicle through the warranty and advised the contact to take his vehicle to another dealer. General motors stated that they would repair the vehicle under warranty, but later changed there mind.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek
- Electrical system 49 complaints
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Brakes 31 complaints
- Air bags 27 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints
- Lighting 16 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints