Complaints
690
Crashes
24
Fires
11
Injuries
28
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Buick Rendezvous Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#182 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:87,186 mi
Fires:4
#250 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:71,751 mi
Fires:1
#333 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:103,354 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 82 | — | 4 | 87,186 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 50 | — | 1 | 71,751 mi | |
| Fuel System | 33 | — | 1 | 103,354 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 30 | 1 | — | 100,036 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 29 | — | — | 78,553 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 28 | — | — | 79,430 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 23 | — | — | 44,728 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 23 | 2 | — | 51,884 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 22 | — | — | 61,564 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 21 | — | — | 90,985 mi | |
| Airbags | 18 | 8 | — | 99,600 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | — | 1 | 128,576 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 13 | — | — | 81,360 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 12 | — | — | 62,794 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | 2 | 2 | 111,330 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 72,418 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | — | — | 74,767 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | — | 69,586 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 7 | — | — | 79,667 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 7 | — | — | 80,150 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 7 | — | — | 45,658 mi | |
| Suspension:Rear | 7 | — | — | 92,800 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | — | — | 93,500 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | 1 | 1 | 49,500 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 6 | — | — | 39,122 mi | |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 6 | 1 | — | 67,422 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 6 | — | — | 75,475 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 5 | — | — | 62,801 mi |
Electrical Faults
82
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
87,186
Engine & Cooling
50
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,751
Fuel System
33
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
103,354
Gasoline Fuel System
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,036
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,553
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,430
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,728
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
23
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,884
Automatic Transmission
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,564
Hydraulic Brakes
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,985
Airbags
18
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
99,600
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
128,576
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,360
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,794
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Avg Miles
111,330
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,418
Steering Defects
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,767
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,586
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,667
Other Equipment
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,150
Structural Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,658
Suspension:Rear
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,800
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,500
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,500
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
Fuel Pump
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,122
Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,422
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,475
Instrument Cluster
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
62,801
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2002 Buick Rendezvous — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 Buick Rendezvous has 690 NHTSA complaints, 24 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 82 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (82 complaints, avg 87,186 mi); Engine & Cooling (50 complaints, avg 71,751 mi); Fuel System (33 complaints, avg 103,354 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,515 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous include 24 crash-related reports, 11 fire reports, 28 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Rendezvous reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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