Complaints
300
Crashes
16
Fires
2
Injuries
21
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Buick Rendezvous Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#147 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:85,549 mi
Fires:1
#220 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:123,129 mi
#314 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition
Avg mileage:29,405 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 47 | — | 1 | 85,549 mi | |
| Fuel System | 20 | — | — | 123,129 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 14 | 1 | — | 29,405 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 93,873 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | 1 | 35,864 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 11 | — | — | 56,833 mi | |
| Brakes | 11 | — | — | 125,615 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 8 | — | 130,324 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 97,604 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | — | — | 71,000 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 59,640 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | — | — | 121,827 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 10,466 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 39,629 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | 1 | — | 148,310 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Rear | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Electrical Faults
47
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
85,549
Fuel System
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,129
Electrical System:Ignition
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,405
Steering Defects
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,873
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
35,864
Gasoline Fuel System
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,833
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,615
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,324
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
97,604
Instrument Cluster
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,000
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,640
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,827
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,466
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,629
Electronic Stability Control
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
148,310
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Rear
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wiring & Fuses
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Buick Rendezvous — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 Buick Rendezvous has 300 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 47 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (47 complaints, avg 85,549 mi); Fuel System (20 complaints, avg 123,129 mi); Electrical System:Ignition (14 complaints, avg 29,405 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 84,076 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous include 16 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 21 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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