2004 Pontiac Aztek Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 67 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, 4% of the 67 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,200 miles.
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.
“While pulling into a parking area the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result the steering column and brakes locked up. The dealer claimed that a power steering pump was installed on the vehicle. The power steering column is still whining and the brakes are still grinding and the starter is still hesitating. …”
NHTSA complaint #10074322, filed 2004-07, 2,200 miles“While making a left turn, a winding noise was heard coming from the steering column. The vehicle then stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unable to. The driver applied the brakes, but the pedal went to the floor and a loud grinding noise was heard from the front. The transmission locked up. The driver was able to coast the vehicle to the shoulder. The driver turned off the vehicle and then restarted it. The consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080297, filed 2004-07“Dt: the consumer states that just two days off of the lot she started having problems with her ABS braking system. A new hardware kit was installed and it still did not help the problem. The ABS problem was that the vehicle was really shaky and made some type of noise while braking. It would make her brake pads wear out real quick. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer several times. The dealer put new springs on the suspension. The consumer has had problems with the brakes, power steering, gauge is broken, radio lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10121110, filed 2005-05Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek
16 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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