2002 Buick Rendezvous suspension problems

Filed Nov 3, 2011 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · WI

Vehicle handled very poorly at highway speeds. Right rear coil spring broken in 1 place, left rear broken in 2 places. Aftermarket replacements had more windings. Bought this car new - gets normal use, no accidents, never run over anything, e.g. Curb. Many other owners complaining of same issue online.

Filed Nov 9, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · ME

I purchased a used 2002 buick rendezvous in april of 2004 from a gm dealership (above). It is an awd v6 cxl SUV. My car manual specifically states not to use anything other than dexcool antifreeze. I never received any notice from gm or the dealership or dexcool regarding the problems on this vehicle and dexcool. Even after the lawsuit against gm in 2008 I did not get notified in any way, and the dealership never told me to stop using dexcool, so I have been continuing to experience engine problems! When I bought this car it had 37,591 miles on it. I paid just under $20,000 for it. On 12/8/05 I did a transmission flush. Four months later, on march 9, 2006, the car was found to have the intake manifold gaskets leaking oil and coolant, and the front timing cover seal was leaking. It also needed front and rear brakes. At that time they told me the coolant was leaking all over everything and was getting into the transmission (and the brakes, too, I think.) had to have another transmission flush done and I think coolant flush done - cost was $222. I had 3 estimates done for the rest of the work and they ranged from $3,300, to 1700 to $1,380. It cost me $89 and $73 for two of the estimates. Had work done at 4th shop on 4/20/06, cost me $730. On august 22, 2007, I had to have the intake gasket done again as well as a coolant flush; cost me $492. On august 11, 2009 I had to have the oil pressure switch replaced as it was leaking plus other work; total was $257. I was told about a year ago that the intake gasket was leaking oil and coolant again and had to be replaced again. The car did not pass inspection in june, 2010; one of the problems is transmission is slipping. Is that a result of the dexcool coolant contaminating the tranny? Other work needed is steering rack (again), air compressor, & rear air shocks. The coolant leaking has caused the failure of many of the parts I have had to have fixed on this car, not just the gasket.

Filed Sep 5, 2010 · Fuel system, Suspension · 92,000 miles · MD

Buick rendezvous 2002 model cx fwd fuel leaking where filler neck attaches to gas tank. Rear spring broken; vehicle not used for towing or heavy loads.

Filed Jun 16, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 101,000 miles · VA

2002 buick rendezvous otherwise known as the money pit. Seems that as usual our latest expense (101,000) is not covered under the recalls, due to the manufacturing date of the vehicle. Smelled gas for a week, then noticed gas gauge fluctuating, never showing empty even though trip odometer showed it had almost an empty tank. Mechanic stated crack in the fuel tank, but car was manufactured before the recall date, so buick did not cover the cost of repairs. Have recently also experienced loss of all power to cigarette lighters, drivers side window fell down and entire regulator unit was replaced. Back hatch handle fell off, again. Rearview mirror also fell off. Ac fan will no longer blow at highest setting. These are all minor compared to the faulty ABS sensor, loss of traction control, AC condenser, tie rods, 2 replaced batteries, front wheel bearings, rotors. And those repairs are just from the last 3 years....

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Suspension · 89,000 miles · NY

The complaint is the lack of availability of a part from gm for my vehicle, a 2002 buick rendezvous. Without these replacement parts, my vehicle is unsafe, unable to pass inspection and my tires are wearing out considerably faster. My mechanic has been told that the parts are on back order and that I have been placed on a waiting list.

Filed May 20, 2009 · Suspension · 121,000 miles · NE

2002 buick rendezvous with all wheel drive: left rear spring discovered broken. Right front spring found broken in 2008. Highly unusual that springs would break. If springs break while driving, broken spring could puncture tire and cause accident. Suspect poor design of spring or substandard metal or wrong spring used by manufacturer.

Filed Apr 30, 2009 · Brakes, Engine · MD

I have a 2002 buick rened. I have had an on going problem with the car overheating and no AC. I have had the AC replaced on the vehicle, the temp gauge, the thermostat, the water-pump, 2 blown head gaskets, the fuel sensor, anti lock brake sensor and the fuel pump. I also have had to replace the window regulator on the passenger side window. I have receipts for all repairs but no I do not have the old parts. These repairs have costs me at least $5000k if not more.

Filed Jul 31, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 107,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle overheated when he used the air conditioner. He took vehicle to dealer but because of the costs, he decided to have a friend repair it. However, the issue still occurred. The other issue with the vehicle was that it did not get the fuel mileage that it was supposed. He also noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was making noise, a grumbling noise to be exact. He changed rear end fluid but could still hear noise. The noise would be heard when he turned right or left. He received recall notices for his vehicle (02v222000, 07v349000, 07e021000) but when he consulted the dealer and manufacturer, he was told very conflicting stories about whether the recalls on his vehicle existed and if they had been previously performed. At this time, the contact did not know if the recalls could affect his vehicle and how to get the issues remedied. The current mileage was 112,000 and failure mileage was 107,000. Updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/11/08

Filed Jul 28, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 49,000 miles · VA

Multiple issues with regard to 2002 buick rendezvous: with less than 50,000 miles, I have had to replace the onboard computer ($900), left front hub assembly ($1100) and A/C condenser ($1300). Among other issues related to design defects, the odometer is located inside the onboard computer, so the vehicle was in the repair shop for 5 days while the part was shipped to california (from virginia) for repair. Recalls have not been issued for these parts, though there are numerous complaints on web forums (recommend initiating google search for "2002 buick rendezvous complaint").

Filed Jun 28, 2008 · Engine, Suspension · 86,000 miles · MI

We have a 2002 buick rendezvous and had to replace the wheel bearings at only 86k miles and now the air conditioning condenser has failed. These are expensive repairs and there seem to be many of the same complaints on this vehicle ... Buick should fix these as they are a common occurrence!