Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Pontiac Aztek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Pontiac Aztek has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 216 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V329000 GM/PASSENGER AIR BAG MISSING CHECK VALVE PIN NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V383000 GM/FMVSS 225/SEAT LATCH ANCHOR WIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V026000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 40 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 29 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 28 complaints
- Equipment 28 complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 26 complaints
Of the 216 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 216 complaints, owners report 18 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Pontiac Aztek has a below-average reliability due to multiple complaints and six recalls. The electrical and fuel systems have notable complaint volumes, suggesting recurring issues. Airbag and brake problems are also concerning. Limited data makes precise assessments difficult, yet the trends suggest potential ongoing maintenance challenges.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $300–$900 | common |
| Airbags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid check
- Battery testing and replacement
- Coolant flush
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical issues affecting lights
- Fuel smell or leaks
- Airbag warning light engaged
- Unusual brake noises
- Transmission slippage
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.