Used 2002 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews
AC problems
Bought this Rendezvous used when it was 2 yrs old. A/C didn't work and dealership hid that fact. Had electrical problems and had to pay to have them fixed. Then stereo blew and couldn't use CD player at all! Low price as a used minivan but many problems!
Rendezvous CX AWD
Generally happy with the car. No major problems. Lights pulsated until dealer replaced alternator. Ride can be choppy. Poor fuel economy. Our Chevy Venture with same engine got better mileage! Engine has alot of valve noise (not expected in a Buick). Rear hatch pull strap broke/replaced under warranty. Hatch can be hard to pull down. Power hatch would be nice!. Love the AWD in snow. Seats have poor side bolsters and poor lumbar support. Seat belts difficult to engage when wearing winter coat. Can't justify $299 annual cost of Onstar. ABS work wonderfully. Rear visibility is poor, especially when backing up.
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Some good things, but some bad too
Pretty much, I like the car; however, I've had to do an intake manifold gasket R&R, as well as an air conditioning condenser. So, it appears that GM is not entirely up front, so to speak, when they tell you, that the coolant is good for 100,000 miles. Now it appears that the gas mileage is falling off, a little. Additionally, as to the power, this model could use about 25 more horses, and improved gas mileage.
Rendezvous Requires Repairs
First week of ownership, we had to take the car in for a malfunctioning climate control. By mid to late April, the car spent 1 1/2 weeks in the shop for a faulty electrical system (Body Control Module). The part had to be ordered twice as the first one had a glitch in it. The parts for this car are few and far between and not easily attainable. I'm also disappointed in the mileage. Buick advertises 18/24 and we haven't seen it go above 18 on the highway. Isn't there a law against false advertisement?
Love the Ride-Not the Problems
Love to drive this SUV, but have had many mechanical problems. Speed sensors, front brakes and rotors, rear brakes and rotors, broken wiper motor. For 25,000 miles, this seems a bit excessive in the wear department.