2002 Buick Rendezvous Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

It is runs hot all of the time and stops. The window came down and got stuck also I get parts changed and it breaks shortly after.

I purchased this vehicle used in September 2017. The pros to the SUV is that for a mother of three there is plenty of room with the third row seating. Cons is the engine and mechanical. In the course of two years this truck has overheated due to head gaskets blowing and water pump failing. Both front calipers locked up. Air compressor for rear shocks is very loud when pumping up due to internal bearings failing. I have AWD and when taking a sharp turn on either side the rear differential whines very loud. Oil pan gasket started to leak, starter failed, and transmission is slipping. Catalytic converter has been replaced a year ago but is needed a new again already. This SUV is the worst used vehicle I have ever purchased.

I like that it has lots of room. I hate that the engine is terrible and it overheats often. It's a big money pit.

We purchased a 2002 rendezvous 13 months ago & it's only been 3000 miles in between numerous mechanical problems now it's the transmission. In my opinion it's the worst vehicle ever made & I'm a Chevy fan but GM really let me down. I'll never by another one from them after this.

No way would i recommend this model. I have struggled to keep it on the road. Everything thats listed as major problems has occured multiple times.

My vehicle has so many problems I can not afford to fix them. I bought it from a dealer who didn't disclose the real history of the car. It had been declared to be "totaled" not for sale. But he fixed a few things and sold it anyway. That particular model was never a good vehicle to start with from what I have heard. I would not ever buy another Buick.

Expensive repairs, too many special simple fixes that are not simple. Tires are an odd size not affordable, the security system is faulty, it is dings and must be turned on and off every start or it will not stop. To repair that sensors is over 400. 00 it is not gas effective even after tune up and oil change.

The problem with it is that it is a bulky vehicle but it is very light and can be knocked around on a windy day or slides very easily when it snows. The reliability is decent on the car. The comfort level is great when you are sitting in the front but if you are in the back, the car is terribly uncomfortable and shaky and makes me physically sick. I like the feature of it being very roomy in the car.