Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Pontiac Aztek
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Pontiac Aztek has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 128 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V052000 GM/STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 25 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 22 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 17 complaints
- Power Train 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 14 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 12 complaints
Of the 128 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 128 complaints, owners report 6 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$7,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Pontiac Aztek has faced multiple issues, notably with the fuel system and electrical systems. Frequent recalls on the fuel tank and other parts, combined with numerous complaints about electrical and other key systems, contribute to its below-average reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $400–$900 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| brakes | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–110,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
| steering | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil change every 5,000 miles
- brake inspection annually
- coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- tire rotation every 6 months
- transmission service every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- frequent stalling
- unusual fuel odors
- steering wheel vibration
- brake pedal noise
- erratic electrical behavior
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Pontiac Aztek at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.