Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Buick Rendezvous
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Buick Rendezvous has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 281 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 #04V150000 GM/REAR LIFTGATE LATCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V052000 GM/STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V051000 GM/DRIVER'S AIR BAG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Electrical System 45 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 43 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 36 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 30 complaints
- Power Train 25 complaints
Of the 281 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 281 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2003 Buick Rendezvous faces below-average reliability, impacted by 281 complaints and 7 recalls, including critical areas like the fuel system and steering. High complaint counts on engine, electrical, and fuel systems suggest frequent issues, but recall and complaint specifics are sometimes scarce.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | Unknown | $500–$3,000 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,500 | common |
| Fuel system | Unknown | $200–$1,200 | common |
| Brakes | Unknown | $150–$800 | 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 and filter change
- Brake inspection and service
- Coolant system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Battery check and replacement
- Belt and hose inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Check engine light
- Fuel smell or leakage
- Electrical failures
- Steering issues
- Brake pedal softness
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.