Complaints
96
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Pontiac Aztek Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:70,003 mi
#28 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:93,402 mi
#38 complaints
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
Avg mileage:54,984 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 70,003 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | 93,402 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 8 | — | — | 54,984 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 162,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 | — | — | 43,400 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 88,541 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 27,371 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 34,935 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filling/Charging | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,003
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,402
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,984
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
162,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,400
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,541
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,371
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,935
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filling/Charging
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hatchback/Liftgate:Lock
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Pontiac Aztek — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Pontiac Aztek has 96 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 70,003 mi); Fuel System (8 complaints, avg 93,402 mi); Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing (8 complaints, avg 54,984 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 71,928 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 10 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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