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/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Avg mileage:146,902 mi
#231 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:96,106 mi
Fires:6
#323 complaints
ENGINE AND 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/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 43 | — | — | 146,902 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 | — | 6 | 96,106 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 23 | — | 1 | 62,174 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 16 | 2 | 1 | 67,094 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 14 | — | — | 84,585 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 13 | — | — | 71,234 mi | |
| SERVICE 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 | 10 | 3 | — | 77,856 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 10 | — | — | 100,186 mi | |
| ENGINE | 9 | — | — | 124,965 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 8 | — | — | 60,405 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | — | — | 120,583 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN: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 | |
| AIR BAGS | 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 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | 1 | 97,250 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 18,875 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 4 | — | 1 | 28,916 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 4 | 2 | — | 24,051 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB | 4 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 75,519 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 4 | — | 1 | 84,750 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 107,500 mi |
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