MYRModel Year Report

2004 Buick Rendezvous

◆ Worse than typical
2004 Buick Rendezvous
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
200
Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2004

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

42% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

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

Electrical system

42% · 83 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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Electrical fire started causing vehicle to be totalled.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-12-10

Fuel system, gasoline

12% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

Service brakes

11% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing engine and emission control.

FIRE

Fuel/propulsion system

10% · 20 reports
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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-15

Also filed under Engine and power train

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2003-11-04Fuel system, gasoline03V454000 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…

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    2004Complaint volume 200 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2004-06-21Latches/locks/linkages04V150000 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…

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    2004-11-10Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-04-28 Ignition relay failure
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    2005-05-04Electrical system05V157000 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…

    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.

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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.

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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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2004 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 83 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 23 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 22 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 03V454000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 04V150000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 05V157000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 07V349000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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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 42% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Rendezvous have?
5 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.