2001 Pontiac Aztek GT AWD review from North America
"This car is as close to a lemon as I ever hope to get"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear hatch release has never worked properly. I have to press the release button on my key while lifting the hatch. The dealer has never even considered this a problem.
I replaced the intake manifold at 47,000 miles.
The wheel bearings and brakes were replaced at 54,000 miles.
The a/c condenser was replaced at 55,000 miles.
One of the computer modules was replaced at 56,000 miles. It was improperly programmed and had to be taken back in to correct.
Now my car at 56,500 miles is running hot. It could either be the head gasket as it is also sucking antifreeze or the temperature gage.
I can no longer afford this relatively new car.
General comments?
I wonder if there should have been some recalls on this vehicle. Three of us at work have this same year car and all three of us have experienced the same problems. This is a very disappointing car.
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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? | No |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Liter 3.4 SFI V6 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 6800 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 6th August, 2005 |