Complaints
407
Crashes
18
Fires
17
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Buick Rendezvous Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#143 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:146,902 mi
#231 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:96,106 mi
Fires:6
#323 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:62,174 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 43 | — | — | 146,902 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | 6 | 96,106 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 23 | — | 1 | 62,174 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 16 | 2 | 1 | 67,094 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 14 | — | — | 84,585 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 13 | — | — | 71,234 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | 2 | 1 | 123,505 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 12 | 1 | 1 | 44,260 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 11 | — | 1 | 82,224 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage | 10 | — | — | 175,318 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 10 | 3 | — | 77,856 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 10 | — | — | 100,186 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 9 | — | — | 124,965 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 8 | — | — | 60,405 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 120,583 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 8 | — | — | 61,439 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | — | — | 38,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | 56,953 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 100,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 5 | — | — | 73,516 mi | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 5 | — | — | 53,802 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 5 | — | — | 65,456 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 18,875 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Hub | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — |
Fuel System
43
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
146,902
Electrical Faults
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
96,106
Engine & Cooling
23
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
62,174
Hydraulic Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,094
Gasoline Fuel System
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,585
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,234
Brakes
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
1
Avg Miles
123,505
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,260
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,224
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,318
Steering Defects
10
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,856
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,186
Engine Problems
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,965
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,405
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,583
Automatic Transmission
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,439
Electrical System:Horn
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,953
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
73,516
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,802
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,456
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
18,875
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Hub
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Traction Control System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2003 Buick Rendezvous — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2003 Buick Rendezvous has 407 NHTSA complaints, 18 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 43 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (43 complaints, avg 146,902 mi); Electrical Faults (31 complaints, avg 96,106 mi); Engine & Cooling (23 complaints, avg 62,174 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 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 93,048 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
NHTSA complaints for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous include 18 crash-related reports, 17 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 0 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 2003 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2003 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 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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