MYRModel Year Report

2002 Buick Rendezvous

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2002 Buick Rendezvous
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
486
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Engine and engine cooling

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 486 complaints 2002 486 2003: 281 complaints 2003 2004: 200 complaints 2004 2005: 138 complaints 2005 2006: 89 complaints 2006 2007: 43 complaints 2007
2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 486 complaints 2002 486 2003: 281 complaints 2003 2004: 200 complaints 2004 2005: 138 complaints 2005 2006: 89 complaints 2006 2007: 43 complaints 2007
2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 486 complaints 2002 486 2003: 281 complaints 2003 2004: 200 complaints 2004 2005: 138 complaints 2005 2006: 89 complaints 2006 2007: 43 complaints 2007

2002: 486 complaints

View as data table
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% · 116 reports

Most commonly citing cooling system and engine.

FIRE

Electrical system

23% · 110 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-20

Also filed under Power train

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 67 reports

Most commonly citing storage and tank assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Service brakes

12% · 56 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2014-10-27

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, 2012-09-05

Suspension

9% · 45 reports

Most commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2002Complaint volume 486 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2002-08-15Air bags02V222000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2006-12-14Recall queryClosed 2007-04-18 Fuel tank leakage
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    2007-04-18Engineering analysisClosed 2007-09-13 Fuel tank leakage
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    2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2007-12-04Fuel system, gasoline07V349000 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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 116 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 110 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 67 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V222000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.