2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL review from North America
"It should be called the Rendezpoo!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
If you own one of these... SELL IT!!! We have dropped so much money into this vehicle. It's pathetic. We bought our Rendezvous thinking, it would be a great family vehicle, with the space and safety features. We have owned 12 year old Toyota Camry's/Corolla's with more than double the kilometers, and have NEVER spent this much money! I don't know where to begin. We've put new tires, new front wiper motor, numerous problems with the ABS, replaced the sensors for the ABS along with all new wires. We've had to replace the rear bushings (both), transmission flush twice within 4,000 km (supposed to last 60,000??) new bearings, brakes, ball joints, there's a leak in the power steering... shall I go on... We have dropped about $5,000 into the thing, and now my engine light is flashing!!!
General comments?
This car has all the bells and whistles, great safety and is comfortable.
It has also put us against the wall with debt, and has been nothing put a pain to have to keep fixing.
I would stay away from them altogether, unless you have an extended warranty!!!
It's too bad, it's a great looking vehicle, but that's about it!!
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| Buick's response: What problems? |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 92000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 119000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Buick Rendezvous |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2006 |