2001 Pontiac Aztek vs 2003 Pontiac Aztek
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 2003 Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 216 | 128 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 353 | 416 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 6 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 18–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 71,100 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Pontiac Aztek | Pontiac Aztek |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 40 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 29 | 22 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 28 | 17 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 14 |
| Power Train | 22 | 14 |
| Equipment | 27 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 27 | 3 |
| Suspension | 9 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 10 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 8 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 6 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2001 Pontiac Aztek
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.