2003 Buick Rendezvous Reviews - Page 2 of 6

Wheel bearings on right and left side.

Battery.

Brakes all around.

Set of new tires twice.

Spare tire cable is rusted, and can't get spare off without power torching it off.

Traction active light and traction system light are coming on when the car makes right hand turns, and when the car can just be running and in park, or sitting still at a red light.

Dash light near heating and cooling system is out.

Back lights on liftgate blow out every month, because seal is poor and water gets in it.

Back door black pieces near windows have fallen off and need replacing.

Front light pieces near hood have broken due to the close of the hood.

I love the luxury of my SUV, and the third row seating. However, it may be past time for me to depart with my Rendezvous.

I bought a 2003 Buick Rendezvous that was one year old with only 13,000 miles on it. I thought I got a great deal.

A few months later, the brakes were squeaking and jerking. I had to replace the brakes and rotors on the front. A few months later, I also had to replace them on the back. I've never heard of replacing rotors on a vehicle only 1 year old.

Shortly after that, my AWD light and antilock brake light started going off. I had to replace the AWD assembly - was told it was because I had work done on my back brakes.

Then I started noticing a grinding sound coming from the back whenever I pulled into a parking spot or turned the wheel real sharp. Was told the front right bearing needed replacing. Did not correct the noise. I have since had all the wheel bearings replaced, and was told the brakes and rotors need replacing again.

Have had the bushings replaced - Still loud groaning noise with turns. Everyone asks that rides with me what is that awful noise.

Have had inspected yearly and oil changes done, and dealers don't really know. A friend who is a mechanic recently checked it out and said there are notices posted that say there is a common problem with the rearend. Told it might just be a sensor and change the fluid, but if it's been making the noise for that long - probably need a whole new rearend. Muffler also loud.

Not sure if I'll just drive it until it drops or get it fixed. Should probably trade it in - not sure if I'll get much for trade-in with all the problems. If I spend the money to fix it, will it really correct the problem? Nothing else has.

I like the interior - comfortable and great for family outings with lots of room. Never had this many problems with any other vehicle I owned.