Multiple times the vehicle has stalled randomly while being driven. This has happened so many times I've lost count (at least 20). This happens at various speeds (from 0 MPH to 70 MPH). The entire electrical system shuts down when the vehicle stalls causing the steering and brakes to be less effective. This could easily result in an accident. The vehicle has been taken to 2 different buick dealers for diagnostic and repair. The dealerships have not been able to fix the problem. The ignition switch and the ignition relay have both been replaced and all the electrical contacts have been cleaned and checked. These repairs have not fixed the vehicle. I've called buick customer service and they refuse to do anything further without additional charge to the owner. The owner will not be making further repairs.
2004 Buick Rendezvous electrical complaints
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I bought my rendezvous on 9/2/14 with 193,960 miles on it. On the way home from the dealership, the instrument cluster started acting up. All of the readings of gauges are accurate, however most of the lights on the cluster do not work. The turn signal lights, check engine light, etc. Don't work, however the lights on the speedometer, gas gauge, and as of recently the temperature gauge work. The rendezvous has experienced no other issues. I haven't contacted gm because I assumed I'd get shrugged off due to the age and mileage of the vehicle.
The speedometer stops working correctly. While traveling at highway speeds the speedometer will read anywhere between below 0 MPH and 30 MPH. It happens regardless of the weather. There have been multiple occurrences that the speedometer is working correctly, (confirmed by calculations using time, mile markers & odometer readings,) and at any point during travel it will stop and the needle is observed to gradually drop below the 0 MPH mark. Sometimes restarting, whether by turning off the ignition or using the autostart to remove the key while leaving the vehicle running, will temporarily correct the problem. The problem was noted by an independent mechanic at the end of september while addressing potential transmission issues. (which also has not been resolved. The mechanic was unable to find a cause to "hard shift" problem that began several months ago.) the currently mileage on the vehicle is approximately 81,200 miles. It is being taken to a mechanic this week to address the issue.
Looked down to check my speed and it registered 30 MPH. I know I was going faster than that as I was driving on a 55 MPH highway. From that time it varied considerably, at times showing 0 MPH when going down the road. Today it seems to be working again. In researching I've discovered that this is a known problem but if your vehicle has more than 70,000 miles it was not covered in a recall for the problem. Also when searching for recalls on this year and model it shows several but I have never been notified of any recalls.
This has happened quite a few times when I am traveling. The ignition sticks when I try to start the car, when I turn the key on to start it, the ignition sticks and it won't start it just keeps turning over. It's very scary, it has even happened when I am not traveling, when the car is just sitting in my driveway and I am going somewhere try to start it and the ignition sticks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact could not turn off the vehicle because the key became stuck in the ignition. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, which confirmed that the ignition lock chamber needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,138.
There has been a recall for various different gm models on ignition coils(but the 2004 buick rendezvous is not listed as one of them. The housing around my ignition coil has unraveled, and needs to be repaired. I do not want any concerns with this. Can gm send me a voucher to have it repaired in order for me to have a piece of mind? [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I had a transmission repair at an ammco transmission outlet. As a result of the repair my instrument cluster was not working the first day the car was declared repaired. I left the car with the repairer who told me a second transmission would be installed. I was told approximately ten days later my car was repaired. When the car was picked up a second the time the problem was not resolved. I was told it needed to time for the computer to reset itself. That never happened since I found out later that the computer was in default mode and was not communicating with the transmission. Aamco pretended to tell me my car was safe to drive throughout this ordeal. The same night I received the car back my exterior lights went when my car glitched again. I almost hit the side of the mountain because there was total darkness. My complaint is that there is no oversight of secondary repair shops. I have tried hard. No one should go through what I have been through. This mechanics used many excuses but in the end it was a pinched (best word I can utilized) wire that caused the problem. After being turned down by four local mechanics the problem was fixed by the dealer. No one was wants to step forward to explain my problem. However I have documents to show that my electrical system was working fine prior to this repair. The attorney generals office in pa has limited authority on this issue and cannot help me. These people need oversight someone will be killed or already has.
One day I woke up got in my car started driving and it wouldn't go past 55mph I took it to east detroit auto on gratiot in detroit mi and they kept my car for over 30 days saying they don't know what's wrong with it. They changed the fuel pump and gave me my car back not working. I just recently brought this car and its a huge hassle.
I purchased a used car from jim doran auto center3075 n hwy 99w po box 598 mc minngville, or 97128 503‑472‑3131 this vehicle was advertised as a "cream puff" meaning the vehicle was in excellent condition and after I received it in california it cost me over $3,000 in repairs. Please remember that even know the SUV sold to me by this dealership was sold (as-is) but advertised and a car in excellent condition. I have paid over $3,000 in repairs to this car just to bring it up to pass a dmv vehicle inspection for california. Some kind of resolution to satisfy me momentarily for the repairs for the false advertising that this dealership posted online for the sale of the vehicle. The car sold to me: 2004 buick rendezvous sold (as-is) but the SUV was advertised as a "cream puff" being in excellent condition and it's been anything but! The value of the vehicle is just under $6,000 in excellent condition and this vehicle was not even in fair condition.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact was also informed that her vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 05v157000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact also mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently and that the instrument panel failed. The contact also had to replace the battery twice. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition relay and fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number 05v157000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 132,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The anti-lock braking system, heating system and the all-wheel drive disable warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The contact also stated that when refueling, the fuel indicator gage would remain on an empty reading. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
Electrical fire started causing vehicle to be totalled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically and without warning. Often times, the vehicle would be resistant to restarting. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v157000 (electrical system: ignition) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included. The failure and the current mileages were 99,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the instrument panel gauges failed. In addition, there was a strong odor of fuel emitting from inside the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that a fuel line was rusted but he was unable to diagnose the cause of failure for the instrument gauges. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While the contact was driving approximately 65 MPH, the engine stalled without prior warning. The vehicle was coasted to a safe location and the engine was turned off. After waiting a few moments, the engine restarted. The contact was able to resume driving. There was a recall related to the similar defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v157000 (electrical system: ignition). The manufacturer was notified of the malfunction. The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact was traveling 60 MPH when the speedometer displayed that he was traveling 1 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the cluster board would need replacing. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
Speedometer on my 2004 buick rendezvous cxl SUV has not been working properly for the last 6 months. Some days it will be alot lower than actual speed of the vehicle and other days it will be alot higher, like showing 110 MPH while I'm actually driving 45 MPH. Some days it does not register anything other than 0 MPH.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the speedometer displayed an incorrect speed; it would indicate that the vehicle was traveling faster than it actually was. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000. Updated 3/11/11 *cn the consumer stated the speedometer registers at 100- 105 MPH when she was actually driving 45 MPH. Updated 03/16/11
I have been seriously frustrated with my vehicle. I have taken to mechanics where I paid to have it placed on the diagnostic machine and I have had every fuse checked numerous times. Not once but many times over the past year. My 2004 buick rendezvous' gas gauge and speedometer work when they want to. Most of the time not at all. The speedometer will read over 100 MPH. The gas gauge does not work. I took it to another mechanic today to be told it must be in the board. I have been told it has something to do with a ground wire. I don't know but for the money I spent on this car it should work. I am worried about safety. I have had problems with it stalling also. One window will not roll up and down by the button on the door (only by the driver's button). One door won't open from the inside. And the back windshield wiper does not touch the window. This also has been looked at since 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle. I just found out about gm' recalls etc today and am hoping something will finally get done cause I love my SUV.
Speedometer worked erratically showing wrong MPH. This was similar problem with other gm vehicles that resulted on a law suit and settlement. Speedometer was defective and the same sub - contractor produced these units. Gm refused to make good on this.
Speedometer often reads the wrong speed, fuel gauge does not work properly, sometimes the rpms are also off! Has been happening for over 6 months!
Speedometer often fails to work properly.
Vehicle dashboard instruments (speedometer and vehicle engine temperature) do not operate properly.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 65 MPH on normal road conditions, the speedometer and fuel gauge displayed inaccurate readings. The speed that was displayed was lower than the actual traveled speed. The failure occurred intermittently. The driver observed that the failure occurred more frequently when traveling extended distances. In addition, the contact was concerned about driving around curves without the benefit of knowing the desired speed. There were no warnings prior to the failures. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failures were contributed to malfunctions of the instrument cluster, which needed to be replaced. The service warranty was expired and the vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer has been notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were unknown. The current mileage was 51,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the speedometer and fuel gauge display inaccurate readings. The gauges show the incorrect speed and fuel amount. The failure has been occurring for approximately one year, but the vehicle has not been diagnosed. He feels that it is a safety issue because he does not know how fast he is driving or how much fuel is in the vehicle. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000.
Speedometer and fuel gauge goes nuts and not working.
The speedometer goes nuts and at times the fuel gage does not work.
Initially the fuel gauge began to act incorrectly. Now not only does the fuel gauge not work, but the speedometer does not work.
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