2001 Pontiac Aztek AWD review from North America
"The Best of an SUV, Minivan, and Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear hatch doesn't release on the first try. This problem only acts up in cold weather. The gas cylinders are not engineered to be strong enough.
The radio volume control sometimes doesn't function properly. When you try to lower the volume the opposite happens. Likewise raising the volume sometimes lowers it.
The air bag light seems to come on for no reason on an intermittent basis.
General comments?
It's a hybrid between and SUV and a minivan, yet it drives with the comfort and handling of a passenger car.
Sporting a well thought out interior, it has Swiss army knife utility. It can carry sheets of 4x8!
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  | Overall I would rate it a 8 out of 10 |
| You either love it or hate it, but drive it before you make up your mind |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 35 miles |
| Most recent distance | 28000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 10th January, 2003 |