2001 Pontiac Aztek review from North America
"I love the vehicle, but am disappointed with the dealer"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Tires seem to wear out frequently. It may be a preassure problem, but I'm not sure.
Electrical problems with the radio turning off at random, and the service engine light coming on and loosing all dash functions. This was cause by moisture getting into the electrical box (?). Dealer replaced the corroded leads.
Doors fall forward and bends the hinges. The doors are too heavy and if you park on a hill, the doors will fall forward and bend the hinges. The wind will also cause this to happen if it blows the door forward (so the dealer tells me). Obviously a design defect. They should be using a hinge on the door strong enough to take the weight.
General comments?
Has anyone else had the door hinge problem? My dealer is trying to tell me it won't be covered under warranty and the cost will be around $300 to fix. I would love to hear from anyone else that may have had this problem as I'm going to fight GM on this defect and get it fixed for free. Please e-mail me at dcull@canada.com if you have.
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| Overall I would rate it a 8 out of 10 |
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| 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 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7500 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 43000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2003 |