2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Visibility Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
5 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
BOUGHT USED IN 2004 WITH 45K MILES. IN 2006 I HAD TO HAVE THE WINDOW CONTROL REPLACED. IN 2009 AT 70K MILES I HAD TO HAVE MAIN GASKET ON ENGINE REPLACED (WAS TOLD BUICK KNEW OF PROBLEM BUT REFUSED RECALL) AND 2 HEADS REPLACED AS KEPT LOSING COOLANT & OVERHEATING. THE VERY NEXT YEAR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE WENT OUT & HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR YEARS & NO BODY, NOT EVEN THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE CONTROL MODULE, CAN GET IT TO GO OUT. LAST YEAR THE FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING. THIS YEAR THE LEFT FRONT HUB HAS GONE BAD AT 170K SO I CAN'T SAY IT WASN'T DUE, BUT THE OVERHEATING GAUGE KEEPS GOING INTO THE RED & THE OVERHEAT LIGHT COMES. HAD IT CHECK AND THE THERMOSTAT IS WORKING FINE, I AM NOT LOSING COOLANT AND THE COOLANT IS GOOD, &...
BOUGHT MY BUICK 2002 RENDEZVOUS A YEAR AGO WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES ON IT GIVE OR TAKE. IT WAS GREAT UNTIL ABOUT 6 MONTHS INTO OWNING IT WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE LIGHTS WOULD FLASH OFF DRIVING AT NIGHT (VERY UNSAFE) THEN WHEN I WOULD GO TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE THE LIGHTS WON'T SHUT OFF AT ALL... THEY WOULD FLASH AND CARRY ON THE WHOLE TIME I WAS DRIVING. THEN THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN THE SECURITY LIGHT. ONE DAY THE LOCKS STARTED CLICKING ON AND OFF....THE RADIO LOCKED UP.. THE AIR CONDITIONING WON'T WORK... THE HORN STAYS ON SO LOUD IT IS DEAFENING AND FRIGHTENING TO ALL CARS AROUND YOU... IT IS SO LOUD YOU CAN'T HARDLY STAND IT... IT WON'T SHUT OFF.. WENT TO BUICK DEALER THEY SAID IT WOULD COST PROBABLY CLOSE TO 1000 TO FIX... TIL THEY DIAGNOSED IT... ANOTHER GARAGE...
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. *TR
WAS INFORMED BY A FRIEND OF AN NTMVSA-RELATED RECALL (NUMBER 07273) ON THEIR 2003 PONTIAC VIBE FOR A PROBLEM THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING ON BOTH OF OUR 2002 AND 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WINDOW HARDWARE DETERIORATES, RESULTING IN THE SNAPPING OF WINDOW SUPPORT HARDWARE. IN MOST CASES WINDOW GLASS DROPS TOTALLY INSIDE THE DOOR AND IS IRRETRIEVABLE UNLESS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO CHARGES FOR A REPAIR. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ABOUT A WEEK APART IN OUR 2002 RENDEZVOUS. ALSO, THE CHARACTERISTIC "POPPING OR CLICKING SOUND" LISTED IN THE RECALL IS HAPPENING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW IN BOTH OUR 2002 AND 2003 MODEL RENDEZVOUS, SIGNALING THAT THE WINDOW HARDWARE IS FAILING AGAIN. THIS RESULTS IN A HAZARD SITUATION IN EITHER EXTREMELY HOT OR EXTREMELY COLD WEATHER, REGARDLESS OF GLASS BREAKAGE (WHICH DIDN'T HAPPEN IN OUR CASE). SINCE I DO NOT HAVE A GM FACTORY CUSTOM WARRANTY ON MY 2002 RENDEZVOUS,...
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. *JB
Other 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Problem Areas
Electrical System
82 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
50 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
33 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
30 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
29 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
28 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
23 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
23 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
22 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
21 complaints
Air Bags
18 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Engine
14 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
13 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Service Brakes
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
7 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Structure
7 complaints
Suspensionrear
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
6 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
6 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
6 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
6 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
4 complaints
Interior Lighting
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Fuel System Other
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint