2003 Pontiac Aztek power train problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Pontiac Aztek — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was driving at about 30mph when my vehicle just shut down w/o warning/symptoms. My lights still worked but the vehicle totally shut down and locked up otherwise and I coasted to a stop mid roadway. Key was stuck in ignition and in the on position and wouldn't let me turn key to any other position…”
filed Oct 25, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked with the engine in operation. The front driver's side door was completely open. Suddenly, the unoccupied vehicle began to roll into a nearby lake. The contact was standing by the opened door and sustained…”
filed Jun 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Aztek years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Aztek | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 Aztek | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 Aztek | 9 | 7% |
| 2001 Aztek | 22 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Pontiac Aztek
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.