2002 Pontiac Aztek
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 121
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Suspension
Campaigns on file for 2002
Opened by NHTSA
18% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 121 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
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| 2001 | 216 |
| 2002 | 121 |
| 2003 | 128 |
| 2004 | 67 |
| 2005 | 34 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Suspension
18% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and hub.
Engine and engine cooling
18% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing cooling system and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe.
Electrical system
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and fuses and circuit breakers.
Fuel system, gasoline
16% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.
Show complaint excerpts
Fuel tank filler sprayed fuel onto exhaust pipe while under normal interstate driving conditions. My wife smelled an electrical burning smell about 10 minutes prior to the fire while fueling at a service station.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-03-17
Service brakes
14% · 17 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic and electric.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2003-08-20Equipment03V250000 Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 225, "Child restraint anchorage system." The owner's manual…
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on…
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2006-12-14Recall queryClosed 2007-04-18 Fuel tank leakage
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2007-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2007-09-13 Fuel tank leakage
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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
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2007-12-04Fuel system, gasoline07V349000 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).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007. Owners may…
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Pontiac Aztek — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V250000 · Equipment
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Aztek?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 18% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Aztek have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.