NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine Problems

5.1

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,000 miles

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2003 Pontiac Aztek engine problems

engine problem

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2003 Pontiac Aztek Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 302009

Aztek

  • 38,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2003 Pontiac Aztek. Took in due to fluid leaking into oil and causing it to look like a "milky" substance. Told that these vehicles are known for this issue and that the problem was with the intake manifold gasket. Had that replaced (over $1,000) - then discovered still a leak - now they are saying it probably needs an engine. The vehicle is not even 10yrs old. I read another description similar to this. How many individuals have to be gouged before something can be done about this. If this is a known problem with these vehicles, seems like something needs to be done to stop the manufacturer from preying on their customers.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #1

Feb 202007

Aztek

  • miles
I bought a used 2003 Pontiac aztec 6 months ago, and found out recently that there is a lot of known problems with the orange anti-freeze eating away at the tubes and gaskets of the engine. We are currently having to pay over $700 to fix this known problem. I think someone needs to investigate this issue and a recall needs to be done.

- Varna, IL, USA

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