2004 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
- 67
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2004
Opened by NHTSA
22% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 67 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 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.
Electrical system
22% · 15 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and starter assembly.
Service brakes
19% · 13 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Suspension
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing.
Fuel/propulsion system
12% · 8 reportsEngine and engine cooling
12% · 8 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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2003-11-04Fuel system, gasoline03V454000 On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began…
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2004-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-04-28 Ignition relay failure
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2005-05-04Electrical system05V157000 On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2005. Owners may contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
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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
2004 Pontiac Aztek — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 13 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 8 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 03V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 05V157000 · Electrical system
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
- Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2004 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 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 22% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 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.