2002 Buick Rendezvous cxl review from North America
"The Buick Rendezvous CXL is an unreliable money pit"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
We had to have the wheel bearings replaced, brakes and shocks, blower motor (I lost all heat/defrost capability while driving in the middle of a Buffalo blizzard), and now the rear springs are broken. We have also had the engine quit while driving, for no apparent reason. Later it starts up, and mechanics find no explanation.
General comments?
The car is comfortable, and I love the heated seats in the winter. However, we've had so many problems with it, and it's clear we're not the only ones. I will never buy another Buick.
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| Not very reliable and very frustrating |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 47000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 26th July, 2008 |