Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 2002 buick rendezvous with 200 failure mileage at 55 MPH the vehicle had no heat. The dealer accessed the vehicle and determined that there was a factory defect in the vehicle that caused no heat when the climate reached a certain temperature. The current mileage was 40,409. *ak the consumer has included a letter to the better business bureau regarding the defect and would like to be reimbursed for the repair. Update 05/04/07
2002 Buick Rendezvous visibility complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated upon purchasing the vehicle, the instrument panel gauges were inoperable. Also, the front driver side window would not operate up or down, and the exterior brake light located above the rear window did not illuminate. The service dealer or manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The consumer also stated the brakes were defective. Once the vehicle is driven for a while, the brakes began to make noise. Updated 12/01/06.
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side window would not roll up. She took the vehicle to a dealer, and they repaired the window. The same problem happened on the rear passenger window. There have been no repairs done on the rear window due to the expense. *ak updated 12/07/05.
The interior rear view mirror broke off and fell while driving. When this occurred it caused a distraction, causing consumer to remove his focus off of the road, almost resulting in a collision. This occurred due to a bonding failure at the factory.
Windshield wipers stopped working. Consumer intended on taking the vehicle to deale r for service when the rain ended.
I have had my buick rendezvous back for the same problem 4 times. The fuel injectors are bad not firing correctly. Fuel line problems fuel running lean. I had to have the air condition fix not for blowing. Cold air condenser leaking. I had to have the blower motor replaced. Windshield washer freezing up. Internal failure r &r center console replaced. Had liftgate assembly replaced.
The outside rearveiw mirrors are too big causing a blind spot in several areas. Shorter people as myself a 5'4" can't see over them also they are to wide causing a 2' blind spot for vision. They also have too large of mirror making the images in the rear appear like they are in front of you. Several missed accidents with bicycles and other cars due to blind spot. Contacted buick and they said nothing could be done. Need to replace with smaller mirror.
My 2002 buick rendezvous cxl has a recurring problem with the windshield wipers. When I am driving in the rain and turn on the wipers, they do come on, but unless I turn my vehicle off and remove the key, the wipers will not turn off; nor will they change speeds. I will be taking the vehicle into the dealer for repair this week.
The size of the side view mirrors cause a blind spot. This causes poor visibility when switching lane.
The windshield wipers locked together and stopped rotating. The consumer had to physically unlock the wiper arms.
2002 buick rendezvous very low passenger heat, trouble defrosting windsheild. Car taken in to dobles buick in manchester, nh three times then tulley buick of nashua, nh. Informed, will not put out more heat. Driving in cold weather a blanket is used. Some times turning left or right a blast of hot air comes out of vents. More hot air comes out of top vents than floor vents. Both dealers tested car and informed it was working to factory specs. We have asked to have the buick area representive contact us on this matter. This car purchased new 12-20-2002 , currently has about 1600 miles. Dealer said wait until the weather got warmer and it would not be an issue. Have contacted buick @ 1‑800‑521‑7300 assigned case 1-66914926 and doretha holder, this was 1-24-2003 @ 1‑866‑952‑4368 x58900 she has failed to respond to our phone calls. Called main number again now talking to elisa ortiz @ 1‑866‑942‑4368 x48335 she said she would take over the case. The car is not enjoyable to drive is a hazard as the passenger compartment does not get adequate heat for defrosting windows and heat the passengers. I told dobles that we would claim it under a lemon law they informed us that being they do not find a problem that our case would be weak and would perhaps be thrown out. Every person that has been in this car in the cold weather complains it is too cold. Can not feel safe in car in cold freezing weather as the windows ice up. Our family owns chev 2001 silverado, a 1997 chev conversion van, 1997 cady- catera . All of the other cars will provide enough heat for defrost and passengers. This will not. Is the burden of proof on us because the factory says it is normal? We initially liked the car and all we asked is for a resolution to our problem. I have taken car to an independent service station and they said buick should look at connections in the "air connection box".
Windshield has two small chips that developed into a large crack on left side. Dealer is aware of the problem.please fill in additional information.
While driving, consumer heard a loud noise. Consumer look throw the rear view mirror, and notice that the rear windshield had several cracks in it, without anything object impacting the glass. Please provide more details. Ts
While driving instruction panel lights go out, and vehicle loses all electric power.,etc head lights, power windows, etc.
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