Pontiac Aztek years to avoid
The Pontiac Aztek years to avoid are 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2005 is the cleanest year on record.
829
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2001–2005
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Aztek years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 329 |
Every Aztek year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 43 | 1 | |
| 2004 | 96 | 4 | |
| 2003 | 188 | 4 | |
| 2002 | 173 | 3 | |
| 2001avoid | 329 | 6 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac Aztek years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Aztek years to avoid are 2001. The cleanest year on record is 2005.
What is the best year for the Pontiac Aztek?
By complaint volume, 2005 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Aztek years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Aztek have?
Across all model years, the Aztek has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 829 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.