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Used 2002 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Good car

carfan101, 09/30/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned this car for one year and I really like it. It needs more power and better fuel economey. I would reccomend it. I really like all the storage it makes it very easy to travel in. The third row seat is a big plus.

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3 out of 5 stars

Money pit of a car!!

cpc0716, 11/30/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I bought this vehicle in 5/02 and the car was reliable until about 25K. After that everything went down hill. Consistent electrical problems where all the lights inside and out go out for 15 sec. Windshield cracked when turning on heat on cold day, 36K. Windshield needed to be replaced $500. Dealership said there was no trauma but would not replace. Windshield wipers collapsed while driving in pouring rain on 95. Ignition switch "shot". Computer board panel needs to be replaced...should I go on? AC does not work. Mileage is poor, handling is poor. Major blind spots. GM is not helpful at all at addressing these issues. Paid 28000, 6K miles. Still owe 17K, worth MAYBE 10K!!!!

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Bad news

byeGM, 12/31/2004
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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The vehicle is comfortable, but we have had nothing but huge repairs bills Bearings in front wheels went out at two different times-huge expense! Computer unit went out on vacation, leaving us stranded. Air conditioning had to be replaced. Back up system stopped working about 6 months in. Had to replace tires and brakes way before the time with most cars Best mileage EVER was 21-we usually get 19 on the highway Insult to injury-we're trying to trade it in now and are being offered only $8000-$9000 for a car listed at $35 thousand when we purchased.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Very Sorry I Bought this Vehicle

nbv362, 03/09/2005
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I have had many problems with my '02 Rendezvous. Had to replace wheel bearings on both front wheels the first year. Luckily no one was injured while the dealer tried to figure out what the rumbling noise was each time. The heater/AC blower had to be replaced. Now I need all the gaskets replaced before the engine seizes. I will never buy a first year production auto again. The dealer says I should have bought the extended warranty, but the warranty on the Rendezvous is just not long enough.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

mama of 3, 06/20/2009
2002 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
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I wish i had looked at the vehicles review before I purchased this thing! I have had this thing a lil over 2 years, and we have gone through ALL 4 wheel bearings!! We have problems with the anti-ock break system, and already had to replace Manifold!! VERY EXPENSIVE!!!! I am definately happy I have AAA, we have had this thing towed many times, and with 3 children that is NOT FUN!!! These people really better not wonder why they're goin outta buisness, cuz the repairs on this thing run my family 2 carpayments!!!! Its ridiculous! Please never ever buy this car!!!!! It looks nice, but its NOT!!!! By far the worse vehicle I've ever owned!!!!!

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