NHTSA Safety Recalls
Pontiac Aztek Recalls by Year
Every model year from 2001 to 2005, ranked by how many recalls it carries.
Across 5 model years (2001–2005) the Pontiac Aztek has 18 NHTSA recalls. The worst year is 2001 with 6; the cleanest is 2005 with 1.
- Model years
- 5
- Total recalls
- 18
- Worst year
- 2001
- Cleanest year
- 2005
2001–2005
6 recalls
1 recalls
Recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | Relative |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Aztek | 1 | |
| 2004 Pontiac Aztek | 4 | |
| 2003 Pontiac Aztek | 4 | |
| 2002 Pontiac Aztek | 3 | |
| 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 6 |
What gets recalled most on the Pontiac Aztek
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE5
- FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES5
- EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL2
- STEERING1
- SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER1
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION1
Reading these numbers
A high recall count is not the same as an unreliable car. Recalls are safety defects the manufacturer reports and repairs free; a maker that files many of them is often being more diligent, not less. Older model years also accumulate recalls simply by existing longer.
What matters for a specific car is whether its own VIN is covered by an open campaign. Check it on NHTSA's lookup or call 1-888-327-4236.