2003 Pontiac Aztek problems
Owners have filed 188 complaints about the 2003 Pontiac Aztek with NHTSA. Electrical system accounts for 14.9% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of fuel system, gasoline at 12.2%.
Complaints188
Crashes6
Fires8
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Electrical system 14.9% · 28
Fuel system, gasoline 12.2% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 9.0% · 17
Service brakes, hydraulic 8.0% · 15
Power train 7.4% · 14
Fuel/propulsion system 6.4% · 12
Suspension 6.4% · 12
Steering 4.3% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 6 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac Aztek in this data, 2003 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2001 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 24 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 73,500 miles.
In owners' own words
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. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and failure mileage were unavailable. Electrical system
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. I have researched and there are 2 different recalls for my vehicle which have not been done due to my vin not being acnowleged with the recall Electrical system · reported at 153,000 miles
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. The contact stated after having the vehicle washed and dried the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that a wire had gotten wet and melted several fuses. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 99,600. Dt Electrical system · reported at 99,600 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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