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Pontiac Aztek 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Pontiac Aztek: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
5Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Electrical System49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System41 complaints

41 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V349000.

Brakes31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment28 complaints

28 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Engine28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags27 complaints

27 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 01V026000, 02V329000.

Power Train23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting16 complaints

16 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V383000.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

01V026000Reported February 1, 2001 - 38 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 38 vehicles across all affected models.

01V383000Reported December 13, 2001 - 75,816 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on December 13, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 75,816 vehicles across all affected models.

02V329000Reported December 9, 2002 - 272 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 272 vehicles across all affected models.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

07V349000Reported August 8, 2007 - 20,594 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 20,594 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
20017
200233
200333
200444
200528
200610
200718
200812
20095
20104
20112
20122
20133
20147
20153
20161
20171
20181
20191
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.