Used 2003 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews
Used Rendezvous for sale
JUNKING IT!!! And I'm ON TOP of maintenance!!!
abby258, 01/16/2011
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car is a LEMON!!! It should be taken OFF the market and NEVER made again!! I have replaced gaskit 2 times, Wheel bearings WAAAAAYYY too MANY times to even count anymore, the rocker arms, tie rods, breaks, rotars... more than normal, among many other repairs... I can't remember. This car PLAIN AND SIMPLE SUX! It needs MAJOR REPAIRS EVERY Flippin month. I have spent more repairing this dumb thing than my old '92 Geo Prizm!! Do NOT buy this vehicle, its NOT as nice as it looks! Better off with Hyundai, or Kia! We purchased in '06 used from an elderly couple who rarely used it... It had 12,000 miles!!! They took care of it, had receipts of oil changes, and car fax was FLAWLESS!!!
Getting rid of soon...not soon enough
lkg112, 09/13/2009
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
When we bought ours in 2005, it had 41,000 miles on it. We now have just under 88,000 and its going to go when we get it out of the shop, AGAIN. We average around every 3-4 months in the shop for around a week at a time. Lots of issues, including new bearings, VersaTrak suspension went out, wiper motor didn't work after a month into the purchase. Several big ticket items. We purchased an extended warranty--4 years/100,000 miles through GM. We have gotten our money's worth out of the warranty. Unfortunately, 4 years expired in July and now we have to have the rear differential replaced to the tune of $1500 out of our pocket. Ouch. Bye bye Buick. Not buying another GM product. P.O.S.
2003 Buick Rendezvous for sale near you
Showing 3 of 7 listings
- CX 4dr SUVMSRP: $4,795671 mi away
- CX 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,988858 mi away
- CX 4dr SUVMSRP: $2,999860 mi away
See all 7 listings
Mixed feelings
V8 Man, 07/07/2010
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2003 CXL Rendezvous with 40K miles in 2005. I got it for $16,500--I would not even have looked at it for the new sticker price ($30,000+). Overall, I have mixed feelings about this car, leaning toward favorable. On the positive side, it is a good-looking car, has a nice interior, and rides quiet. The 3.4 L V6 engine is strong enough for most trips. We got the third-row seat, but hardly needed it with just two kids (it folds nicely into the floor). On the negative side, I have replaced a number of parts--head gasket, driver-side hub assembly, electric window motor, electric lock, and rear differential fluid. Heater blows cold air on passenger side. Gas mileage is awful (15).
Extended Warranty Required
Robert, 05/24/2005
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A great SUV....but it does have its quirks. At 37,123 (after the warranty) the left wheel bearing (lots of this according to GM and Buick) went out and the headers leak coolant. In for repairs, a major expense but I had Extended Coverage and saved BIG money. I am told that A/C goes out frequently also. Cannot customize factory presets. Annoying. Can't adjust door locks or running lamps or other warnings or features. Buick decided for you.
Very sorry we bought this vehicle
MomofthreePA, 12/16/2009
2003 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Rendezvous with just 16,000 miles due to our growing family. At 24,000 miles replaced intake manifold (it was out of warranty because 3 years had passed since it went into service). This cost $1,200. 12,000 miles later it had to be replaced again, the dealer charged a "discounted rate" of $800.00. Then a window would not come up, and the cost came to over $400.00. At 51,000 miles the first of two wheel bearings went, now the AWD Disable light is on and we are waiting for an estimate for repair of it and yet another wheel bearing. What a nightmare. The car has 52,000 miles and has cost us thousands in repairs, wrote to GM with no response.