NHTSA — Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,533 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2001 Pontiac Aztek Owner Comments

problem #4

May 142004

Aztek

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While pulling into a driveway vehicle accelerated. Consumer had to apply the emergency brake in order to stop the vehicle. The ignition wouldn't turn on, the rear hatch would not open, the computer system had blown out, there were numerous electrical problems, and the tire exploded.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Sep 112003

(reported on)

Aztek

  • miles
While pulling into driveway accelerater pedal became stuck in full throttle, causing driver to hit a wall. Upon impact, air bags didn't deploy.

- South Salem, NY, USA

problem #2

Aug 072003

(reported on)

Aztek

  • 17,132 miles
While slowing down with feet on brake pad, vehicle suddenly accelerated at a high speed before stopping.

- Kunkletown, PA, USA

problem #1

May 182003

Aztek 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2001 Pontiac Aztek. During hot days (>85 degrees) truck will continue to accelerate slowly when foot is removed from accelerator at speeds under 42-46 mph. If at speeds above 50 mph, truck will decelerate until it reaches about 42-46mph. RPM is between 1500 RPM and 2100 RPM when this occurs. Braking is long and difficult when this occurs. Vehicle 'groans' when at complete stop. Putting the truck into park has an RPM of 2000-2300 RPM and a very high idle. No mil or non- mill illuminates when this occurs. Turning the key off will return the car to a normal (500-800 RPM) idle, and each successive key off will lower the idle a bit more if the idle was still a bit high. Has happened at least ten times. Iac was cleaned and did not solve the problem. Iac was replaced and that did not solve the problem.

- Riverview, MI, USA

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