Component Record

Pontiac Aztek 2003 Steering Problems

8 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2003 Pontiac Aztek - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V052000Reported February 20, 2003 - 4,512 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 4,512 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System37 Electrical System28 Engine22 Brakes20 Power Train14 Suspension12

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.