2004 Buick Rendezvous engine and engine cooling problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Shortly after I bought my used buick rendezvous, it started stalling. It was a monthly occurrence until recently when it is happening weekly. Although this car was within the vin breakpoints of a safety recall in 2005, buick told me that my particular vin in its entirety wasn't affected and even if…”
filed Apr 9, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact began to smell a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the coolant began to mix with the oil and destroyed the head gasket. The engine was repaired. The…”
filed Feb 10, 2011
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% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 53 | 19% |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 115 | 24% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 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.