Pontiac Aztek, representative photo
Representative 2004 model. Photo: Cutlass, Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2005 Pontiac Aztek recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
1
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
34
Latest campaign
Mar 12, 2007

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, other1Mar 12, 2007

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 12, 2007Latest campaign
Mar 12, 200707E021000

Fuel system, other: storage tank assembly

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
What's wrong
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Risk
FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Campaign
NHTSA 07E021000 · Mar 12, 2007
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component34

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
34Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Electrical system926000
Engine412000
Fuel system412000
Gasoline412000
Power train412000
Vehicle speed control39000
Service brakes39100
Fuel/propulsion system39000
Unknown or other26000
Wheels26000
Steering26000
Air bags26100
Seats26000
Exterior lighting13000
Engine and engine cooling13000

2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “At 147,000 miles the key refused to turn back into the off position. The problem happened without warning.”

    Filed 10/25/2019 · ODI 11270994
  • Vehicle speed control

    “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 it in 2015.”

    Filed 05/03/2019 · ODI 11205581
  • Unknown or other

    “Ignition keep getting stuck in accessory mode or the key get stuck in ignition”

    Filed 12/07/2017 · ODI 11052921

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2005 Pontiac Aztek recall questions

How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Aztek have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac Aztek. The most recent, 07E021000 (reported March 12, 2007), concerns fuel system, other. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Pontiac Aztek?

Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 34 filed with NHTSA (26%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Pontiac Aztek?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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