2001 Pontiac Aztek All Wheel Drive review from North America
"This car is like a Corvair, it will make a mark in history... called a stain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The rear hatch doesn't open or close properly. Frequently the button requires numerous attempts to open the hatch.
The door hinges are causing alignment problems. This makes the doors drag at the seams, and are hard to close.
The air conditioner lost all freon, and required a warranty repair.
And today, at 60,000 miles, the transmission is failing. It is jerking into gears, and will not stay in overdrive on the highway.
General comments?
The vehicle is great of older people because it has flat floors.
It is difficult to see out of because of the heavy pillar design, and the goofy rear hatch design. A wagon tailgate would have been more usable.
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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? | Yes |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60002 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Windstar |
| Date of Entry | 7th November, 2004 |