2005 Pontiac Aztek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 Pontiac Aztek, and owners have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 Pontiac Aztek. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Pontiac Aztek have filed 34 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 68,366 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At 147,000 miles the key refused to turn back into the off position. The problem happened without warning.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 25, 2019 · Electrical system
“The vehicle will cut completely off while coming to a stop. While in motion and applying the brakes to come to any kind of stop, it turns completely off. It happens on a daily basis since i purchased”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 3, 2019 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek (Aztek AWD, Aztek FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Aztek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Aztek model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 5 | 216 |
| 2002 Pontiac Aztek | 2 | 121 |
| 2003 Pontiac Aztek | 3 | 128 |
| 2004 Pontiac Aztek | 3 | 67 |
| 2005 Pontiac Aztek | 0 | 34 |
Checking a specific 2005 Pontiac Aztek
How do I know if my 2005 Pontiac Aztek has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.