Pontiac Aztek vs Plymouth Neon
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Pontiac Aztek | Plymouth Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 829 | 2,016 |
| Model years covered | 2001–2005 | 1994–2001 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 1995 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 1999 |
| Crashes reported | 43 | 230 |
| Fires reported | 18 | 66 |
| Injuries reported | 38 | 161 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 11 |
| Most complained-about part | Fuel & Propulsion | Engine & Cooling |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 11.9% | 23.2% |
Pontiac Aztek by year
What breaks
Fuel & Propulsion
129
15.6%
Electrical System
120
14.5%
Engine & Cooling
94
11.3%
Brakes
84
10.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
55
6.6%
Suspension
52
6.3%
Equipment & Accessories
41
4.9%
Airbags
38
4.6%
Plymouth Neon by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
625
31.0%
Brakes
233
11.6%
Electrical System
170
8.4%
Airbags
169
8.4%
Steering
119
5.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
114
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
81
4.0%
Body & Structure
75
3.7%