MYRModel Year Report

2003 Pontiac Aztek

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2003 Pontiac Aztek
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:14.879Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
128
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2003

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

22% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 216 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 128 complaints 2003 128 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005
2001: 216 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 128 complaints 2003 128 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005
2001: 216 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 128 complaints 2003 128 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005

2003: 128 complaints

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YearComplaints
2001216
2002121
2003128
200467
200534

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

22% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing wiring and interior/under dash.

FIRE
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Tl* the contact owned a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. After the contact turned the engine off, black smoke and flames appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department extinguished the flames. A fire report was not filed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-03-17

Also filed under Engine

I have been having issues with my azrek shutting off on me in the middle of driving and now it wint even start. I have replaced the fuel pump and vapor sensor due to it not getting any fuel pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-05

Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel system, gasoline

18% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing storage and tank assembly.

Service brakes

16% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine and engine cooling

13% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and engine.

Power train

11% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2003 Pontiac aztec. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine in operation. The front driver's side door was completely open. Suddenly, the unoccupied vehicle began to roll into a nearby lake.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-06-11

While driving about 55 MPH on the highway and approaching an intersection gear was stuck in drive,driver lost control, resulting in a collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-03

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-02-07Steering03V052000 In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the steering column intermediate shaft. Owners were notified by telephone on February 7, 2003, with a follow-up letter on February 11, 2003. Owners…

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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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  3. I
    2006-12-14Recall queryClosed 2007-04-18 Fuel tank leakage
  4. I
    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2003 Pontiac Aztek — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 20 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V052000 · Steering
  • Recall 03V250000 · Equipment
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Pontiac Aztek?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2003 Pontiac Aztek have?
4 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.