MYRModel Year Report

2002 Buick Rendezvous

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2002 Buick Rendezvous
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Rendezvous Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 486 complaints 2002 2003: 281 complaints 2003 2004: 200 complaints 2004 2005: 138 complaints 2005 2006: 89 complaints 2006 2007: 43 complaints 2007
2002: 486 complaints
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YearComplaints
20014
2002486
2003281
2004200
2005138
200689
200743

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 24%

24% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 116 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 23%

23% of complaints: electrical system — 110 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASH FIRE
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WHILE DRIVING INSTRUCTION PANEL LIGHTS GO OUT, LOSES ALL POWER IN VEHICLE. WHEN SYSTEM IS OUT IT IS EASY FOR VEHICLE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES. LOST CONTROL, AND VEHICLE WENT OVER HILL.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020620

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 14%

14% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 67 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing storage and tank assembly.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 12%

12% of complaints: service brakes — 56 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH FIRE
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CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME, WAS ROOM TO STOP IN TIME, HOWEVER ABS SYSTEM KICKED IN & PREVENTED VEHICLE FROM STOPPING - IT ONLY SLOWED IT DOWN. ROAD WAS CLEAR & DRY, NO NEED FOR ABS BRAKES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20141027

Also filed under AIR BAGS

NOTE: "SERVICE TRACTION SYSTEM SOON" "ANTI-LOCK", AND THE "TRACTION" LIGHTS LIGHTS BEGAN TO COME ON, THEN OFF. OCASSIONALLY ,THERE WOULD BE A VIBRATION ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120905

SUSPENSION 9%

9% of complaints: suspension — 45 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2002 — complaint volume: 486
R 20020815 — air bags

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER O

Campaign 02V222000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20061214 — RQ (closed 20070418)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

I 20070418 — EA (closed 20070913)

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE

R 20070427 — fuel system, other

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI

Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071204 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CON

Campaign 07V349000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (116 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (110 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (67 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 02V222000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V349000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2007 ▲ 2006 ▲ 2005

WORST YEARS

■ 2003 ◆ 2004 ▲ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Buick Rendezvous reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Buick Rendezvous is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.