2004 Buick Rendezvous Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002
Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
18 -19 City / 24 -26 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
185 -245
Seats
5 -7
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tra H
I love my car, it is the best one I have ever had! If they still made my car I would buy a new one!
That it is comfortable and it drives like a dream. It gets decent gas mileage!
accountCircle Jennifer T
It is comfortable and has plenty of room for hauling.
I like the amount of room it has. I wish it was a four wheel drive. I wish it had third row seating.
accountCircle Frank R
The dependability and durability of the car
I love the dependability of the car. I love the roominess and comfort, I enjoy driving this vehicle.
accountCircle Corey C
Buy yourself a 2004 Buick rendezvous excellent cars to buy.
I have a great car very spacious runs excellent has a lot of pick up and go just slight problems with thermostat, sometimes it starts to run hot and you hear crackling and bubble noises which is still the thermostat other than that the car is a keeper excellent traveling car going out of town really lovely car.
accountCircle Brittany D
It is the second Buick rendezvous I have owned cause it the best I have ever owned.
Very reliable and dependable. . Very low maintenance and I rarely have problems with it. . I just keep the oil changed and coolant up in it.
accountCircle Donna H
My 2004 Buick Rendezvous Review
The extra hauling space comes in handy a lot. There have been some things that went bad before and after the extended warranty expired. Right now the worst is that two of the electric windows won't work and it'll take awhile before we can save up to have enough money to get them fixed.
accountCircle Luz A
My Diego. Survivor of it all.
Car is good on gas and reliable. Sound system is also good. Have been driving this car since 2006 and have never caused any problems. Has plenty of space for family camping trips. Has enough place for the family and luggage in the back and the kids have enough space to sit comfortably.
accountCircle M H
It's great and dependable.
Awesome SUV. Great dependability. Love it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle chris peters
Head gasket
Wow my rendezvous has gone threw 5 head gaskets not bad with only 168000 kms
accountCircle Jen J
Some models do have a third row seat. Unfortunately mine does not.
I bought this car is the use car after my van died. I loved my van and the Buick does not compare to my Honda.
accountCircle Megan S
It is unreliable, it is broken down on me several times. Leaving me stranded.
My vehicle is having many problems right now, including my gas gauge being broken. It also has terrible gas mileage.
accountCircle Roberta M
Four door SUV, power windows and doors. Two rows and seats five passengers.
It was a great vehicle until the all wheel drive started slipping. I like how well the vehicle handles bumps and potholes.
accountCircle Greg Moore
Front wheel bearings and thermastat replacement
Front bearing units too small for weight of vehicle had to replace 2 times before 160,000 miles. Also tune up and thermastat replacement expensive due to having to pull engine forward in cradle to get at plugs and wires. Also have to remove intake to get to thermastat not good.
accountCircle Billie B
Leaky rendezvous with wet floorboard.
I loved the car when I bought it but with all of the mileage and wear on the vehicle it's not my ideal daily driver anymore. I've had it for about 5-6 years now and I am having a lot of issues with it. The power steering leaks but not constantly, only so often. There is a leak somewhere in the windshield so the floor board stays soaked from rain. At this point the only thing I like about the car is its paid off and I don't have to worry about payments.
accountCircle R G
When the car runs it's great.
We like the Buick but it doesn't work. Your survey didn't include my car. Oldsmobile Alero.
accountCircle Chad R
. Because of the AWD if one tire is damaged all 4 must be replaced.
Like the AWD and cargo room. Dislike pretty much everything else. Window has been broken for two years because it is nearly impossible to repair it on my own.

Buick Rendezvous Models

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

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4dr FWD
185 HP 23-23 MPG 5-7 Seats
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4dr AWD
185-245 HP 21-21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Reviews

4.09
79 Reviews
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5 stars 46%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 20%
2 stars 6%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Megan S on May 8, 2021
It is unreliable, it is broken down on me several times. Leaving me stranded.
My vehicle is having many problems right now, including my gas gauge being broken. It also has terrible gas mileage.
accountCircle Vicky D on March 29, 2021
My Buick is great and reliable
The Buick is reliable. Good In any weather. Has a lot of space in the trunk and I can fit 3 car seats all in the back seat. Good size for adults with kids! It has a broken speedometer but I bought the part and will have to fix it soon. It's also very good on gas!
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Ranks #11 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2004 Buick Rendezvous has an average owner rating of 4.14 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 18 other Midsize SUVs.

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2004 Jeep Wrangler
4.66
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2004 Toyota 4Runner
4.61
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2004 Buick Rendezvous
4.09

Ranks #2 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2004 Buick Rendezvous has a combined MPG of 26 which ranks it #2 of 18 other Midsize SUVs.

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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
27 MPG
2
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2004 Buick Rendezvous
26 MPG
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2004 Nissan Murano
24 MPG

Is The 2004 Buick Rendezvous A Good Car?

Yes. It gets me from place to place and I have never gotten broken down or anything. Before I had this car it used to be my grandma's car and when she got a new car, this car was passed down to me. I... Read More
MM M.
It's decent considering all the issues I've had with it from engine to electrical problems not a great choice but I'm stuck with it for now
Wanda H.

How Reliable Is The 2004 Buick Rendezvous?

My Rendezvous is reliable. It has never broken down once or has given me any issues. The car also features OnStar so if I'm broken down in the middle of the road someone can easily find me and help me
Erika H.
Most of the time it is reliable there has been a couple occasions it was most definitely not blown head gasket to electrical now ac
Amber R.

Is The 2004 Buick Rendezvous A Good Value?

I have no idea how much my Rendezvous cost because it was handed down to me as a gift when my grandma got a new car and she passed own her Rendezvous down to me. Even though I do not know how much my... Read More
mary S.
If you can get it cheap it's because it fixing to break down and need a lot of work done but a s far value it's gm trash
Vanessa L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2004 Buick Rendezvous crankshaft position sensor location?

Answer: You may find it surprising to learn that the crankshaft position sensor on Your 2004 Buick Rendezvous is... Located surprisingly close to the crankshaft. You knew that, didn't You OK, more specifically, as...
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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

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