2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL review from North America
"I wish Buick had gotten this one right. I love my CXL... but don't have the $$ for the maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
First thing wrong... squeaky brakes. Mechanic says that's normal.
Second thing... getting too hot. Mechanic says that's also normal. It gets to the 3/4 mark before the fan will cut in.
The driver's side window fell down into the door... $300 for a regulator.
Now, I'm starting to have the electrical problems that everyone is talking about. Flickering lights, erratic gauges... air won't get cold. It's at the dealer as we speak... they are trying to figure out what's wrong this time. They just replaced the ignition switch thinking that's what's causing all the problems... charged me $287.00 and it did it on the drive home!!!! Back in the shop!
General comments?
This car is extremely luxurious and comfortable. I bought it at a moments notice. I wish I had done my homework... had I know about all these problems I would have never ever purchased it.
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| Not very reliable and very frustrating |
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| Caution***** do not buy*****caution |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2002 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 23rd April, 2009 |