Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 Buick Rendezvous
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 Buick Rendezvous has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 486 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07V349000 FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 115 complaints
- Electrical System 103 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 65 complaints
- Equipment 46 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 41 complaints
Of the 486 complaints on file, 18 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 486 complaints, owners report 21 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 Buick Rendezvous faces widespread issues with fuel system components and airbag recalls, suggesting notable reliability concerns. The vehicle's high complaint count underscores frequent uninvestigated issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| airbags | 80,000–110,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 5 years
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel smell near vehicle
- Warning lights for fuel system
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.