Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Pontiac Aztek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Pontiac Aztek has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 34 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 9 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints
Of the 34 complaints on file, 2 report a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Pontiac Aztek exhibits below-average reliability with issues in the electrical system leading complaints. A single recall and multiple complaints about the fuel system and powertrain also contribute to its low reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| engine | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| powertrain | 70,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | occasional |
| service brakes | 80,000–100,000 miles | $300–$600 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission service every 60,000 miles
- Coolant system flush every 30,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Tire rotation every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical glitches or malfunctions
- Fuel smell indicating possible leaks
- Rough engine idle or stalling
- Transmission slipping or jerking
- Unresponsive vehicle speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.