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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
Canadian recalls (1)
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Suspension
2006-08-15 · campaign 2006-199
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
Owner complaints (34)
Owners filed 34 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Aztek (2 crashes reported). Among 5 model years of this model, it ranks #5 for the most complaints (median 121).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 9 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 4 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | |
| Air bags | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Aztek 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2005 Pontiac Aztek version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Aztek AWD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Aztek FWD 3.4 L Automatic 4-spd | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
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