2004 Pontiac Aztek Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2004 Pontiac Aztek, and owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Storage (fuel system)
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).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at…
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Ignition (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and buick at 1-866-608-8080.
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Storage (fuel system)
On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners…
67 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Pontiac Aztek have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash. Reports cite 6 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,441 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I have been smelling gas from my car for years but just never had the money to get it looked at. I even called about recalls concerning the fuel system that i found out about through research in 2015”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 29, 2020 · Engine
“Fuel tank is leaking; there is a history of a recall that has never been repaired on this vehicle. It is a safety issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 1, 2020 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Pontiac Aztek (Aztek AWD, Aztek FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 22–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Aztek model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Aztek model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Pontiac Aztek | 5 | 216 |
| 2002 Pontiac Aztek | 2 | 121 |
| 2003 Pontiac Aztek | 3 | 128 |
| 2004 Pontiac Aztek | 3 | 67 |
| 2005 Pontiac Aztek | 0 | 34 |
Checking a specific 2004 Pontiac Aztek
How do I know if my 2004 Pontiac Aztek has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2004 Pontiac Aztek; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V454000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.