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Model year

2004 Pontiac Aztek

NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 67 complaints for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (10), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (8), SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING (8). NHTSA lists 3 investigations. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 18–20 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,350–$3,700, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.

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Recalls

07V349000 · Aug 8, 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

05V157000 · Apr 20, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME.

03V454000 · Nov 10, 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.

Complaints

67 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 0, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.

  1. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10
  2. FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM8
  3. SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING8
  4. ENGINE5
  5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
  6. FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
  7. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5
  8. SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP5
  9. AIR BAGS4
  10. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION4

Investigations

Investigations in the NHTSA file (3). "No close date" means the file has no close date. It is not a statement that the investigation is still active.
ActionSubjectOpenedClosed
PE04075IGNITION RELAY FAILURE · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULENov 10, 2004Apr 28, 2005
RQ06009FUEL TANK LEAKAGE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP;…Dec 14, 2006Apr 18, 2007
EA07006FUEL TANK LEAKAGE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; FUEL SYSTEM,…Apr 18, 2007Sep 13, 2007

Safety ratings

NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.

Fuel economy

EPA configurations. Electric rows show MPGe in the combined column and kWh/100 mi separately. Annual fuel cost is EPA's published fuelCost08 figure.
ConfigurationFuelCityHwyCombkWh/100 miRangeAnnual fuel cost
Aztek FWD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · Front-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline172420——$3,350
Aztek AWD · 3.4L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveRegular Gasoline162218——$3,700

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This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2004 Pontiac Aztek at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.

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