Aztek
Pontiac Aztek: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Pontiac Aztek2000–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2000 – December 2004 |
| Model years | 2001–2005 |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive |
| Platform | U-body/GMT250 |
| Engines | Gasoline 3.4 L LA1 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic |
| Class | Mid-size crossover SUV |
| Assembly | Mexico: Ramos Arizpe (Ramos Arizpe Assembly) |
| Designer | Tom Peters (chief designer: 1997) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2001–2005 | 3.4 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2001–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 10 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 129 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 113 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Engine and cooling | 102 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Brakes | 83 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 55 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Suspension | 51 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Airbags | 38 | 2001, 2003, 2004 |
| Lights | 30 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Visibility and wipers | 29 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Body and structure | 27 | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2001–2005: 603 complaints, 29 with a crash and 15 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.