2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,090 miles

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problem #2

Jan 212017

Aztek 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. While attempting to stop at a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop the contact drove onto the grass on the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation pipe caused the brake line to rot. The brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 03/01/17

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 262006

Aztek 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,180 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac aztec. On October 26, 2006, the contact heard a rattling noise and noticed water on the floor of the front passenger side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times for these failures. Soon after her warranty expired, she was informed that a blower motor was needed for the A/C system and she paid for the repair. On January 9, 2007, the vehicle was towed to a mechanic because it would not start. The mechanic stated that she needed a battery. On October 30, 2007, the vehicle was taken to the dealer for winterizing and regular service maintenance. A noise was heard in the rear of the vehicle and it was discovered that the rear differential needed to be replaced. The contact paid $3,023 for the repair. The current mileage was 76,143 and failure mileage was 68,180. The dealer stated performed repairs on the rear differential assembly. Updated 11/16/07

- Antwerp, NY, USA