2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Air Bags Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bags Issues in the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
5 air bags complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 4 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Air Bags Complaints
The gas gage has been off since I bought it in September 2018. I run out of gas right before 1/4 of a tank and when I fill it it goes about 1/4 over the full line. The passenger seat side airbag went off closing the door May 2019.
BOUGHT MY RENDEZVOUS A FEW MONTHS AGO AND HAVE HAD PROBLEMS. MY SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WITH THE PREVIOUS OWNER FOR UNKNOWN REASONS CAUSING HIM INJURY TO HIS RIBS. THEY WERE NEVER REPLACED BY MANUFACTURER. WHEN I FIRST GOT MY CAR I FILLED UP THE TANK. BAD IDEA! I CAME OUT THE NEXT MORNING AND SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GAS AND WAS MISSING A QUARTER TANK. MY BOYFRIEND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAID IT WAS LEAKING BETWEEN THE FILL TUBE AND THE ACTUAL TANK. MY MECHANIC SAID THERE IS NO WAY TO PATCH THIS AND THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IT WOULD BE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE THING. APPROXIMATELY COSTING $1000. HE ALSO SAID CHANGES ARE THIS WILL BE RECURRING BECAUSE IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. SO NOW I ONLY PUT A HALF TANK IN MY GAS TANK BUT I'VE NOTICED A SMELL OF GAS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT THE STOP LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT AND PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER, NECK AND ELBOW. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE FACE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000.
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH CONSUMER LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THEN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A MEDIAN DIVIDER. CONSUMER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. CONSUMER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. *AK
THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER BUT THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
Other 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Problem Areas
Fuelpropulsion System
43 complaints
Electrical System
31 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
23 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
16 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
13 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
10 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
10 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
8 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
5 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
4 complaints
Traction Control System
4 complaints
Visibility
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Hubs
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Service Brakes Electric
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Wheelshub
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalpassenger Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint