2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS Structure Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
3 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structure Complaints
OWNER PURCHASED 2003 BUICK RENDEZVOUS IN JULY, 2007. AT THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST, 2007, WITH APPROXIMATELY 80K MILES ON IT, THE VEHICLE'S ABS, TRACTION CONTROL, AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THE GAS GAUGE BEGAN FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY. UPON INSPECTION AT THE LOCAL GM SERVICE CENTER, THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PROBLEM HAD BEEN CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURER DESIGN FLAW RELATED TO THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN WHICH THE CONDENSATION DRAIN WAS MADE FORWARD FACING, WHICH WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE TO HIGH SPEEDS, WOULD PREVENT THE CONDENSATION TO DRAIN PROPERLY WHILE RUNNING THE AIR CONDITIONING DUE TO WIND RESISTANCE. THIS CAUSED THE CONDENSATION (WATER) TO POOL INSIDE THE VEHICLE, CAUSING MULTIPLE VALVES TO RUST, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS TO MALFUNCTION, AND RESULTED IN A MUSTY MILDEW SMELL INSIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CARPET WAS BECOMING SATURATED. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED HE HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE AND INFORMED...
THE DASHBOARD FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THIS CAUSED POOR VISIBILITY FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE PROPERLY. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DASHBOARD PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK DURING THE DAY THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DOES NOT LIGHT UP AND AS A RESULT IT IS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE THE SPEEDOMETER, RPM'S, ETC. THE HORN CAN NOT BE SOUNDED BY EXTENDING THUMB FROM STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER HAS TO REMOVE ONE HAND FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND PRESS IT FIRMLY IN THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO ACTIVATE THE HORN. *BF *NM
THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WERE GROSSLY OVERSIZED AND MADE THE VISION OBSCURE AT THE INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO VIEW VEHICLES TRAVELING IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE CONSUMER ALMOST HAD SEVERAL ACCIDENTS DUE TO THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER TURNED HIS BODY IN ORDER TO MAKE RIGHT/LEFT TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS. THE MIRROR WAS VERY CLOSE TO THE SIDE WINDOW. *AK *SCC *JB
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
Air Bags
5 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
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