2001 Pontiac Aztek vs 2002 Pontiac Aztek
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 2002 Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 216 | 121 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 353 | 363 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Aztek | Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 | 18 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 12 |
| Equipment | 27 | 8 |
| Power Train | 22 | 9 |
| Suspension | 9 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 0 |
| Overheating | 5 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 6 |
2001 Pontiac Aztek
2002 Pontiac Aztek
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.