2002 Pontiac Aztek review from North America
"Lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
2156 klm - Polin Filters not installed at factory. Rear hatch not closing well, Radio cutting in and out.
3830 klm - Replaced Radio/CD player.
4454 Klm - still having issues with rear hatch.
7405 Klm - Rear hatch not adjusted properly.
7442 Klm - Clunking in rear Suspension replaced right rear shock, Insterment panel info center flashing (One connector at BCM not fully seated reconnected one connector at BCM)
8038 Klm - Squeal from engine on cold start ups, oil light stays on for one minute, Clunk in rear Suspension (left rear shock ordered), rear hatch not opening, wind noise on pass front door (Adjusted right front door striker)
8397 klm - left rear shock leaking internally (shock abosrber rear replaced)
9675 klm - Heater shaking whole vehicle replaced pollin filters.
14046 klm - Lags in power when driving, rattle in dash, Left Rear weatherstrip comming off, Transmission chugging.
15669 klm - Shakes when braking (resurface front rotors and installed 6 thou shim in left front and 3 thou in right front)
18927 klm - Installed new rotors, drivers door loose (adjusted striker)
21058 klm - rattle noise from under drivers feet, Rear hatch not releasing.
29432 klm - Heater/Air not working replaced relay trace to ignition.
31458 klm - Pass side seat cushion foam shifted, Squeal in front brakes (installed squeal kit), Drivers door rattles, clunk in front end (Left front control arm bushing seperation)
32344 klm - Replaced left front lower control arm bushing, shim needed in drivers door as hanging down.
32560 klm - Clunking noise in rear.
General comments?
I would not recommend this vehicle to anyone due to continuing problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 32600 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Golf |
| Date of Entry | 13th August, 2004 |

