2002 Buick Rendezvous CX review from North America
"Buyer beware"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I continue to have the handle break off on the hatch back. Wondering if other owners have this same problem? I contacted GMAC and they will not call it an issue. Funny the same side keeps breaking off within 1 1/2 years.
Engine gasket needed replacement.
Air-conditioner went bad.
Now I have an issue with the temperature gauge getting close to the "red" zone, and Buick states that this is "normal" when it is hot outside. It started this year when I was sitting at a stop sign, then will go into the normal range as long as the vehicle is moving. I don't find this normal behavior.
I have owned this vehicle from day one, and know all of its quirks, and believe me, there are a lot. Glad we got the extended warranty because we have used it a lot.
Buick customer service does not work to help the customer. They work to help the service departments.
Don't buy a Rendezvous. I am getting a Honda.
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  | Buyer beware |
| Not very reliable and very frustrating |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Date of Entry | 10th November, 2007 |