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Pontiac Aztek 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints 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 System37 complaints

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

Electrical System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes20 complaints

20 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V052000.

Visibility7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

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

Wheels4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 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.

03V052000Reported February 20, 2003 - 4,512 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 4,512 vehicles across all affected models.

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.

200315
200418
200517
20067
200716
200813
20095
20104
20116
20123
20132
20149
20154
20162
20172
20184
20221
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.