2004 Buick Rendezvous vs 2004 Volvo XC90
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 200 | 462 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 473 | 222 |
| Investigations | 3 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 16–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,582 mi | 86,802 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Volvo XC90 |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 158 |
| Power Train | 12 | 145 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 34 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 24 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 31 |
| Engine | 10 | 28 |
| Steering | 16 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 36 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 17 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 13 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 25 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 25 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 13 |
2004 Buick Rendezvous
2004 Volvo XC90
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.