2003 Pontiac Aztek Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,180miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 Pontiac Aztek, 3% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,180 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had the wheel bearing replaced twice in eight months on the front driver's side tire. I just had the wheel bearing replaced on the front passenger side tire. What is going on with this?”
NHTSA complaint #10121713, filed 2005-05“The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac Aztek. While attempting to stop at a stop sign, the brake pedal traveled to the floor and the vehicle failed to stop the contact drove onto the grass on the side of the road in order to stop the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the air conditioner condensation pipe caused the brake line to rot. The brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 03/01/17”
NHTSA complaint #10947401, filed 2017-01, 82,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Pontiac aztec. On october 26, 2006, the contact heard a rattling noise and noticed water on the floor of the front passenger side of the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer three times for these failures. Soon after her warranty expired, she was informed that a blower motor was needed for the A/C system and she paid for the repair. On january 9, 2007, the vehicle was towed to a mechanic because it would not start. The mechanic stated that she needed a battery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10207731, filed 2007-11, 68,180 milesRelated recalls
- 03V250000Jul 15, 2003Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint…Covers: Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003, Chevrolet Venture 2001, 2003 +10 more
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Aztek
36 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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