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3G7DA03E13S••••••2003 Pontiac AZTEK
This build draws 2.4× more complaints than the average 2003 Pontiac AZTEK build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
91on the model
27builds in total
Most reportedFuel System 3Gasoline 3Visibility 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel/propulsion SystemFeb 2015
The contact owns a 2003 pontiac aztec. When there was half a tank of fuel in the vehicle, there was no leak present. However, when the vehicle had a full tank of fuel, there was a progressing leak. The contact noticed a puddle under the vehicle and strong fuel fumes were present…
Electrical SystemFeb 2014
In the middle of turning on a busy road I suddenly lost all power to my car. It seemed as if my car was shut off but the ignition was still in the on position. I almost hit/side swiped 3 different cars. This has been a recurring issue since about feb. 2014. I have gone to…
Fuel SystemSep 2011
Leakage from the fuel tank inlet filler pipe (inlet check valve). Similar issue as to NHTSA recall campaign number 07V349000. However, 07V349000 only included vehicles for the pontiac aztek built in may 2003 for the recall phase. I purchased my aztek in feb 2003
VisibilityOct 2008
While driving my wipers stopped working while in the rain. Please refer to odi id#10100739. I almost crashed my car because I could not see. I had to constantly flick button on and off to get it to start back up
Engine And Engine CoolingJun 2004
Service engine soon light kept coming on. Every time I had an oil change I did mention it. Was told it was a problem with the gas cap. Water leaked from evaporator. Found body of water in body pass through connector; carpet wet underneath. Evaporated drain hose was missing, hose…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3G7DA03E13S537106 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.