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2004 Pontiac Aztek

Based on reports from 96 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
96
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Recalls
4
TSBs
432
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 96 complaints, 8 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

loud noise coming from rear brakes

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

noise when turning

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
3

blown head gasket

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

13 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

27
0–30K
14
30–60K
9
60–90K
7
90–120K
9
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (27 reports) • Median: 48K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (13 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System13 (14%)
Electrical10 (10%)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing8 (8%)
Brakes8 (8%)
Engine8 (8%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine5 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip5 (5%)
Drivetrain4 (4%)

2004 Pontiac Aztek: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 47,545 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing Issues

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:wheel bearing-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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04
8
05
8
06
12
07
2
08
2
09
1
10
2
11
6
12
1
13
6
14
11
15
2
16
3
17
3
18
1
19
6
20

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (4 recalls)

03V454000Nov 2003

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

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

05V157000May 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.

07E021000Apr 2007

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

07V349000Dec 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).

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Pontiac Aztek is the 2002 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2004 Pontiac Aztek vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

96

Class avg

375

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 96 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac Aztek Model Years

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2004 Pontiac Aztek: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Pontiac Aztek?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Pontiac Aztek is related to the fuel system, with 13 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Pontiac Aztek reliable?
The 2004 Pontiac Aztek has 96 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Pontiac Aztek problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek has 4 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Pontiac Aztek problems start?
Based on 75 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 47,545 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
How is this different from Carfax?
Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.
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