Complaints
188
Crashes
6
Fires
8
Injuries
9
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:100,636 mi
Fires:1
#212 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:127,683 mi
#310 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:73,780 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 1 | 100,636 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 127,683 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 73,780 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 9 | — | — | 55,455 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 178,994 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 106,667 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 145,201 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 6 | — | — | 33,923 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 5 | — | — | 62,059 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | — | — | 110,250 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 57,750 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 2 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,636
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,683
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,780
Engine & Cooling
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,455
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
178,994
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,667
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
145,201
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,923
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,059
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,250
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,750
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Pontiac Aztek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2003 Pontiac Aztek has 188 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Pontiac Aztek?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 100,636 mi); Fuel System (12 complaints, avg 127,683 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (10 complaints, avg 73,780 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2003 Pontiac Aztek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 98,833 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Pontiac Aztek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek include 6 crash-related reports, 8 fire reports, 9 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2003 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2003 Pontiac Aztek?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Pontiac Aztek reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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