Pontiac Aztek recalls and problems
8 recalls and 566 owner complaints for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
566
Crashes reported
28
Fires reported
13
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Pontiac Aztek by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Aztek | 0 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 Aztek | 3 | 67 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Aztek | 3 | 128 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2002 Aztek | 2 | 121 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Aztek | 5 | 216 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 0 |
Most reported Pontiac Aztek problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 120 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 83 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 75 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 65 | |
| Power Train | 55 | |
| Suspension | 42 | |
| Equipment | 36 | |
| Air Bags | 34 | |
| Visibility | 29 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 |
All Pontiac Aztek recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-349 | Aug 8, 2007 | 2001–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (Icv). |
| 05V-157 | Apr 20, 2005 | 2004 | Electrical System | On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. |
| 03V-454 | Nov 10, 2003 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2001–2003 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-052 | Feb 20, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small. |
| 02V-329 | Dec 9, 2002 | 2001 | Air Bags | On certain passenger, sport utility vehicles and mini vans, some of these vehicles have a passenger air bag that was manufactured without a check valve pin. |
| 01V-383 | Dec 13, 2001 | 2001 | Seats | Vehicle description: certain mini vans built with second row 50/50 split bench seats or captain's chairs, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. |
| 01V-026 | Feb 1, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger, sport utility vehicles and minivans. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Pontiac Aztek?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Pontiac Aztek has the most reports (216). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Aztek have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Pontiac Aztek model years 2001–2004.
What are the most common Pontiac Aztek problems?
Owners report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems most often.