MYRModel Year Report

2004 Pontiac Aztek

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2004 Pontiac Aztek
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:02:38.514Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac Aztek Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2001: 216 complaints 2001 2002: 121 complaints 2002 2003: 128 complaints 2003 2004: 67 complaints 2004 2005: 34 complaints 2005
2004: 67 complaints
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YearComplaints
2001216
2002121
2003128
200467
200534

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 12%

12% of complaints: suspension — 8 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 8 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE PROCEEDING DOWN A STEEP HILL IN NORTHEREN PA THE ABS FAILED AND THE PONTIAC AZTEK BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AS THOUGH ON ICE. IT HAD TWO FRONTAL IMPACTS AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040829

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120314

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 5 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC AZTEK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ALL WHEEL DRIVE WARNING LIGHT AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120314

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031104 — fuel system, gasoline

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 NOVEMBER

Campaign 03V454000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041110 — PE (closed 20050428)

IGNITION RELAY FAILURE

R 20050504 — electrical system

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 S

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.

Campaign 05V157000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20061214 — RQ (closed 20070418)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 20070418 — EA (closed 20070913)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

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 UNI

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.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071204 — fuel system, gasoline

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 CON

Campaign 07V349000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Pontiac Aztek — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V454000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V157000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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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 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.