2003 Buick Rendezvous CX review from North America

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.