DecodedCarsPontiac Aztek
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–19 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (8)
The 2005 Aztek in brief
The 2005 Pontiac Aztek is a SUV - offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 182 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,779 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2005 SUV - average of 18 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the vehicle speed control.
The Pontiac Aztek has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the vehicle speed control (3), engine (2), unknown or other (2).
2005 Aztek pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints8 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 52 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.4L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 182.3 in | 3,779 lb | Not rated | 0 | 8 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Aztek
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 13 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2005 Honda CR-V | 23 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2005 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2005 Subaru Forester | 23 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2005 Toyota Highlander | 22 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 17 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Pontiac. How we calculate this →