2002 Buick Rendezvous reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 690
- on record
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 82 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 24 reported crashes · 28 injuries · 2 deaths · 11 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#698
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Buick median
+493
median 197 across 98 Buick records
Vs 2000-2004
+437
median 253 complaints in 771 records
Top component share
12%
Electrical System: 82 complaints
What owners report fails — 2002 Buick Rendezvous
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 82
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 50
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 33
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 30
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER 29
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2002 Buick Rendezvous
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2002 Buick Rendezvous units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2002 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
NHTSA has 690 consumer complaints on record for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (82 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2002 Buick Rendezvous units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (82), engine and engine cooling (50), fuel/propulsion system (33), fuel system, gasoline (30). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.