Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 City / 24 HWY
Horsepower
185
Seats
5 -7
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle D M
Great value, long lasting vehicle. You won't go wrong with this vehicle. Good quality used car, since they stopped making them in 2012.
Big enough to carry what it needs to, handles like a car. Love it. Not sure why they stopped making this vehicle.
accountCircle Wendy B
Great family car its still in great shape for as old as it is.
Very reliable! Very comfortable!! Handles great!! Runs good! No rust!! Seats 7 only problem has been the dashboard had to have it replaced! No other problems except sometimes the sunroof leaks! Nice radio it is also get on gas wonderful gas mileage! Has over two hundred thousand miles on it!!
accountCircle Michelle L
Children friendly and dependable vehicle
The car runs really well easy to handle the hatch gives you lots of storage room. There is plenty of room in the back seat for three car seats
accountCircle Kay J
I don't know what the most important thing would be. My favorite thing is the space it has
Haven't had any problems with the vehicle. It's third row and I love that extra seating space. Handles nicely. Is better on gas than I expected it to be, being an SUV. Have no problems with the comfort. Have taken it on trips and was comfortable and had plenty of space.
accountCircle Deborah L
It rocks when on the highway.
I love my vehicle its very beautiful. I wish it was bigger as I have four teenagers. It has a nice sound system. I love music.
accountCircle Jessica S
Buick rendezvous is better than expected!
I would say this car is reliable. I have encountered a really bad use that cost me a lot of money, just small minor things. I love my car I want a newer one someday!
accountCircle Nicole C
Perfect soccer mom car. Plenty of space for ball gear.
Very spacious and leg roomy. From the 3rd row it is comfortable. Plenty of hatch space. Does need more charging ports and cup holders on 3rd row.
accountCircle Lynda T
My happy place. Love going on long rides with it.
It has power seats. Drives great. Very comfortable. Has sunroof. Small leak in the exhaust. I've never broken down with it. Nice sound system. Has third row seating. Very spacious. The middle console locks. Has plenty of cup holders. Heater and ac work amazingly.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Christine W
It is dependable and has a good sound system.
Great car. Very dependable. Radio is clear and has a really great sound. It is a little rough when going over a bumpy road.
accountCircle Gina S
The overheating and windows is a major problem with the Buick rendezvous.
It is constantly running hot and windows motor in the back both keep going out every time I fixed it.
accountCircle Bonnie Alexander
Stumped. Looking for answers.
I've had nothing but Bad Luck with this piece of ****. ! First All my windows stopped working, then my water pump, then my dashboard ( including gas gauge. ) Now as we speak.. It's in the garage being fixed ( I hope.) It acted like it was the fuel pump, changed it . Had it running to warm it up & it quit and won't start. Anyone have any idea what would do this? We are stumped.
accountCircle Khm
Save your money
I absolutely HATE this car. I paid 3,200 for it and have probably put $2,000 more into it. Battery won't stay charged, even after I bought a new one. Lights on the inside are always flickering.. Doing ANY work on it is a pain in the a*s. You can't reach the battery because of fuse box and windshield wiper tank on top of it. Save your money!!!! Buy something else and when you look under the hood make sure everything is accessible. I wouldn't even rate this vehicle. It's been a nightmare
accountCircle Bob C
Good car runs good clean inside.
Nice car runs good looks brides good. Drives good good tired good. Callbrakes. Clean inside New radio.
accountCircle Kayci Miller
More of a headache
I liked that I needed it at the time. I've hated it ever since. It's expensive to drive. Mpg are terrible. Let's just start at the top in the list of problems; 1) Started overheating (according to my research they all do it) 2) Hatchback doesn't stay up so it closes on your head 3) Hatch interior handle broke off completely 4) Battery started needing jumped all the time (apparently there was corrosion on the solenoid & loose connections) 5) Fuel gauge stopped working (not the float being "stuck" but the gauge sensor malfuctioning) 6) Then it just started chugging, all the time. We're assuming it's a fuel filter, hoping it's a fuel filter. But of course there are two different kinds & the gentleman @ the auto part store said no way to know without taking the one off 1st. 7) Having the 3rd row of seats up creates zero cargo space in the back & its super inconvenient to access those seats.anyway. 8) Glove box broke off where the hard plastic connection is to under side of the box-just broke off. That's off the top of my head. I really dislike this vehicle. It's literally been one problem after another.
accountCircle 1st SUV
Handles horribly
Gas milage could be better. The real issue I have with it is absolutely no traction in even a light dusting of snow or soft ground will even keep your tires spinning and and I have new tires!Hatch doesn't stay open in coldertemps
accountCircle Addie K
Repairs on this model can be very costly.
I got it used and have had to make several repairs.the lights on the dashboard i.e. The all wheel drive,the brake lights,engine lights all stay on.

Buick Rendezvous Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
CX
185 HP 21-21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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CXL
185 HP 21-21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2003 Buick Rendezvous Owner Reviews

3.77
52 Reviews
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5 stars 35%
4 stars 29%
3 stars 23%
2 stars 6%
1 star 8%
accountCircle D M on May 28, 2021
Great value, long lasting vehicle. You won't go wrong with this vehicle. Good quality used car, since they stopped making them in 2012.
Big enough to carry what it needs to, handles like a car. Love it. Not sure why they stopped making this vehicle.
accountCircle Jennifer S on March 2, 2021
My Buick 2003 is great and has a great run for 2 years.
Buying the car was affordable, it has had a great 2 year run. Everything in the car is pretty helpful, however, lately the transmission hasn't been at it's best. Other than that the engine is great in all kinds of weather. Buick has some nice cars and I would invest buying another car from the company.

Ranks #15 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2003 Buick Rendezvous has an average owner rating of 3.77 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 16 other Midsize SUVs.

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3.77

Ranks #2 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2003 Buick Rendezvous has a combined MPG of 24 which ranks it #2 of 16 other Midsize SUVs.

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27 MPG
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24 MPG
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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety