2002 Buick Rendezvous CX review from North America
"Not very reliable and very frustrating"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A wheel bearing assembly and hub had to be replaced at about 70000km at my cost even though the parts were back ordered all over North America. I waited about 1 month for the part.
At 82000km the battery is dead for no apparent reason.
At 82500km the paint is blistering off the hood.
At 82500km another wheel bearing and hub had to be replaced at a cost of $440 out of my pocket.
At 82500km the air conditioner broke. The condenser needs to be replaced at a cost of $550.
General comments?
I have found that I can't count on the quality of this car any longer. I have had to cancel vacation plans due to all the problems with this SUV at 82500km. I didn't feel safe to go a long distance with it. None of these recent problems are covered by the manufacturer due to the high mileage. I just think for $40,000 it should last longer than 2 years before it starts to fall apart.
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  | Buyer beware |
| Caution***** do not buy*****caution |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 150 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 83000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 10th June, 2004 |