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Pontiac Aztek 2002 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

121Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
2Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
4Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V349000.

Engine25 complaints

25 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Lighting7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

07V349000Reported August 8, 2007 - 20,594 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 20,594 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20025
200317
200415
200522
200616
20078
200817
20093
20104
20123
20134
20142
20151
20163
20171
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.