2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL review from North America
"Good design, but very poor manufacturing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It was still under warranty when the air conditioner condenser went out.
The right wheel bearing went out.
The transmission went out at 43,857. Buick helped because we had it checked at a dealer, and couldn't find what was wrong before it went out.
Power steering pump howls to this day.
Intake manifold gaskets had to be replaced.
Electronic module that operates lights and door locks failed and had to be replaced.
Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. It was sitting out in the sun.
The second transmission went out and transfer case at 88,460 miles. The warranty time was up but not mileage; company refused to help in anyway with this transmission.
General comments?
This car is comfortable and drives good, but is a money pit. Buick will help a little bit and then drop you.
Have always tried to buy American, but this car has driven me to buy a foreign car.
Sad that this company has come to this point.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Not very reliable and very frustrating |
| Nice car, needs better design and better quality parts |
All 2002 Buick Rendezvous reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 gas Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 4 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88450 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2008 |