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2002 Pontiac Aztek Fuel system Problems

Complaints
27about this part
Share
22%of 121 total for the year
Median mileage
78,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek, 22% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Fuel tank filler sprayed fuel onto exhaust pipe while under normal interstate driving conditions. My wife smelled an electrical burning smell about 10 minutes prior to the fire while fueling at a service station. She dismissed it since there was a nearby construction crew that was burning trash in barrels. She thought perhaps it was something they were burning. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, we continued on.”

NHTSA complaint #10062424, filed 2004-03, 31,000 miles

“Vehicle dash goes crazy service engine light and change oil light will not go off. Many diagnostic tests no popped code nor bad fuses. Now security warning and anti theft turns on my vehicle goes on lock down no AC, windows and doors lock down I can not get out. This has happened two times. Also newest thing is my vehicle shut of in mid drive, good thing I was in my driveway otherwise it could have been very bad accident. This is a on and off thing no warning. Now three time incident, but 1st for vehicle shut off engine.”

NHTSA complaint #10343923, filed 2010-07, 74,100 miles

“We own a 2002 Pontiac Aztek. On sunday, december 16, our car would not start and could not be jumped by aaa. We had it towed to the aaa-approved service station we use for all repairs. After replacing the starter, they told us that there was also a leak with the fuel inlet seal. It being the week before christmas, we were unable to repair that day. After going on the internet to research the price of the part, we discovered that there was a recall in effect for this vehicle for this specific reason. We called the Pontiac number listed in the recall notice. …”

NHTSA complaint #10212519, filed 2007-12, 104,000 miles

“2002 Pontiac Aztek was parked and was idling. Smelled strong odor of fuel. Upon examination, fuel was leaking profusely around the filler tube. Tried to have it sealed by a certified mechanic. It could not be repaired. Tank will leak out any fuel quantity over 3 us gallon. It does not leak when kept under this quantity of fuel.”

NHTSA complaint #10544900, filed 2013-09, 140,000 miles

“Leaky fuel pressure regulator caused starting difficulty consistent with symptoms described in NHTSA campaign id number : 04v090000, but my vehicle was not included in that recall. Problem persisted for a few months in fall 2007 until diagnosed and repaired by dealer. Consumer charged $184.85.”

NHTSA complaint #10217510, filed 2008-02, 69,213 miles

Related recalls

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2005721%
20041624%
20033628%
20022722%
20013918%

Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Aztek

Engine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Pontiac Aztek

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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