2003 Pontiac Aztek Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek.

20022004
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 SYSTEM

Avg mileage:100,636 mi
Fires:1
#212 complaints

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Avg mileage:127,683 mi
#310 complaints

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Avg mileage:73,780 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,636
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
127,683
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,780
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
55,455
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
178,994
STEERING
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
106,667
ENGINE
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
SERVICE BRAKES
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
110,250
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,750
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
127,002
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,900
SUSPENSION
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
124,667
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
113,690
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
16,119
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
124,278
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,000
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,558
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
54,179
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
14,000
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
75,090
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
60,750
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
20,750

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