2002 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews
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(197 Total Reviews)
Great comfort - hard on the pocketbook
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Where do I begin - purchased this vehicle 7 months ago - in that time have replaced a head gasket, only to put a new engine in and ABS sensor board and brake line rusted (just replaced). Over $4000 on this vehicle already - practically new - wonderful to drive, comfort level way up there just to bad that it has cost me so much to keep running in such a short time.
Favorite Features
Comfort - the seat warmers do come in handy in a Saskatchewan winter!
Suggested Improvements
More care has to be taken on the product. Now-a-days you spend so much on a vehicle - just would be reassuring to know that the reliability is there.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
Rendezvous NOT!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 4 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 6 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Bought the car as GM Certified, NOT. Serious mechanical problems from the get go. Years later, still having difficulties - car has turned off on the highway; fuel gauge changes constantly; turn on car and drive but then turn it off and it does NOT restart; dangerous, dangerous vehicle.. Now we are stuck with it, who would purchase it from us? GM is NEVER, EVER helpful... No wonder they are losing billions. Should the company ever go bankrupt, just have them survey the car owners.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Provide 2002 Rendezvous owners with an exchange.. to a car that is not so dangerous.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Rendezvous Has Mechanical Defects
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 2 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 2 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I loved the vehicle, and still do with the exception of major problems occurring at 51,000 miles. Needed intake manifold gasket replaced as well as new head gaskets. $1,680. Then 2 days later found a crack in the A/C condenser. Condenser needed to be replaced. GM finally paid the cost of the condenser ($400+/-) and we paid the labor ($423). Even though other Rendezvous' were having manifold gasket and head gasket problems they refused to help us with the repair costs. 51,000 miles is to early to have these types of problems. I do like the interior design and feel when driving this vehicle. Due to the mechanical defects, I would not recommend anyone purchase this vehicle.
Favorite Features
Interior design, comfortable seats, good leg room.
Suggested Improvements
GM needs to work out the defective gaskets and the brackets that hold the condenser. Both apparently were either defective on ineffective therefore causing failures.
Finally Buick makes a vehicle worth it's
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Excellent SUV it fits everywhere, it very fuel efficient, and the rear door opens up so you can really stuff the hell out of the back. love taking it out for long weekend gateways. I look forward to keeping the SUV for 8 years so I still a year and a half to go. So I think I will upgrade to the Enclave. Since I am really impressed with Buick.
Favorite Features
The ride comfort
Suggested Improvements
I would add the feature that Mercedes has that when you put the car in reverse the rear mirrors fold down to view the floor.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Sow's EAR
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My 3rd Buick and my Last. This could have been a great car if reliability had been there. Head gasket replaced at 55k and 175k, air conditioning condenser, power steering pump, 3 wheel bearings, 4th gear on transmission failed, rear ball joints replaced. All of these identified by service bulletins but cost me just more than $10,000 in repairs with no relief from GM except the first head gasket. Last jab is being left no residual value on resale. GM makes the mistakes and the customer pays. What a disappointment. GM should learn that reputation not just made on successes but how you handle the failures. In this case GM made the customer pay. Losing market share GM? Wonder why? You shouldn't!
Favorite Features
This was nicely finished vehicle, good comfortable seating, spacious interior, good sound, good quiet ride.
Suggested Improvements
Reliability, durability and quality of mechanicals is huge issue. GM fails to be consistently accountable in the face of identified defects. Grossly underpowered, should have used 3800 buick engine. GM should take some accountability of identified problems.
3 out 5 people found this review helpful
2002 Rendevous CXL AWD
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Comfortable car as long as you don't need it to run! Loved it when I bought it. Was my dream car, first car I owned with heated leather,sunroof, power everthing..planned on keeping it until at least 110k..only got 84k out of it. Had it 4 1/2 years and racked up over $9,000 in repairs, A/C broke, intake gaskets, coils, computer cellinoid, hubs etc. same as everyone else. Final breakdown was the transmission going at 84,000 miles. $4900 to repair... After being stranded twice and endless repairs finally traded it on a Japanese car. Will never buy a GM product again.
Favorite Features
Loved the interior room and smoothe drive, heated seats, sunroof
Suggested Improvements
Take the interior of the car and put it on a different car that doesn't break.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
Favorite Ride
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 5 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Purchased this vehicle used with 15K on it. (now 72K) Three body computers, head gasket, both front wheel bearings and the radio all had to be replaced under the extended warranty. Still kept the car for our touring vehicle. Love the HUD and dual climate control. This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have owned. Love the versa trac AWD. I am shooting for 200K. A little underpowered for cross country driving but has been a joy to own (while out of the shop)
Favorite Features
HUD, AWD, dual zone climate, headroom and leg room. Seats are very comfortable and position well for me 6'-6" 290#.
Suggested Improvements
Reliability. Additional heat to the floor. Power assist rear hatch. More data on the HUD.
3 out 3 people found this review helpful
Why hasn't Buick Enhanced and continued?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
All around good vehicle - reliability, comfort, great little amenities, great fuel mileage for type and size of vehicle. Don't understand why Buick did not continue and enhance this vehicle.
Favorite Features
All around good vehicle - reliability, comfort, great little amenities, great fuel mileage for type and size of vehicle
Suggested Improvements
Don't understand why Buick did not continue and enhance this vehicle.
0 out 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought my CXL new in 2002 and have put over 100,000 miles on it during the past 5 years. The comfort level is great, even for back-seat passengers. I love the parking aid, the leather seats, and the driver-information center. This car has been extremely reliable. Gas mileage depends on who drives it. I get about 20-21 mpg. My husband gets 18-19. This is on the hills and curvy roads near our home.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
1 out 2 people found this review helpful
Nice wheels
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Buick Rendezvous CXL AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this vehicle in 2001 and have enjoyed driving it. I use it for hauling gardening stuff, crafting stuff and grandchildren and friends. Really like my vehicle.
Favorite Features
Nice smooth ride - looks elegant - easy to get into and out of
Suggested Improvements
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