MYRModel Year Report

2004 Buick Rendezvous

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Buick Rendezvous
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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, 2004 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
2004: 200 complaints
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YearComplaints
20014
2002486
2003281
2004200
2005138
200689
200743

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 47 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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ELECTRICAL FIRE STARTED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BE TOTALLED. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20131210

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%

10% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 20 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON THE FREEWAY GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR AND ALL THE SUDDEN MY VEHICLE HAD PRETTY MUCH CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND IF I HADN'T HAD MY SEATBELT ON, I PROBABLY WOULD HAVE WENT THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20200615

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 7%

7% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 6%

6% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 12 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20031104 — fuel system, gasoline

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE FUEL TANK TO SEE IF IT IS ON THE LIST OF AFFECTED TANKS. IF THE SERIAL NUMBER MATCHES, THE FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER

Campaign 03V454000 — check if this car was fixed

▮ 2004 — complaint volume: 200
R 20040621 — latches/locks/linkages

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD STRUCTURAL REINFORCEMENTS TO THE LIFTGATE IN THE AREA ADJOINING THE LATCH ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE BEGAN ON JUNE 21, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8

Campaign 04V150000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20041110 — PE (closed 20050428)

IGNITION RELAY FAILURE

R 20050504 — electrical system

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION RELAY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668 AND BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080.

Campaign 05V157000 — 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

2004 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (47 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 03V454000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V150000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V157000 (electrical system) 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

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ▲ 2005

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FAQ

Is the 2004 Buick Rendezvous reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2004 Buick Rendezvous is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Rendezvous have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.