2002 Buick Rendezvous engine and engine cooling problems
115 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have replaced the air conditioning motor multiple times and no matter what I do it continues to blow and fall off. This means there is some type of malfunction with this vehicle. I've seen multiple other complaints online from others with the same issue. *tr”
filed Aug 20, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle overheated and leaked coolant. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and the mechanic stated that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The contact did not notify the manufacturer. The…”
filed Apr 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Rendezvous years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 2 | 5% |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 21 | 11% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 53 | 19% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.