2001 Buick Rendezvous Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rendezvous years
- Not enough data 7th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Buick Rendezvous. That ranks 7th out of 7 Rendezvous model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 130,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Buick Rendezvous problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 25% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 25% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Buick Rendezvous recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Buick Rendezvous.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel tank leakage (EA07006) — opened Apr 18, 2007, closed Sep 13, 2007, led to recall 07V349000.
- Fuel tank leakage (RQ06009) — opened Dec 14, 2006, closed Apr 18, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I was driving when the lights on panel went crazy, doors locking by themselves, ac locked, radio locked, and the security light was displayed. The engine stopped and i din't have any control overthe car, it was a scary experience. I pulled the car over and tried to start it up again, but the…
The power steering assist cut off intermittently while driving 0-55 mph. *ak *sc
While driving a noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that front right tire was the cause of the noise. Noise continued. Consumer bought a new tire, which did not remedy the problem. *ak
While traveling 60-70 mph and without any indication headlights shorted out, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Other Buick Rendezvous years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 43 | 0 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 89 | 1 |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 138 | 1 |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 200 | 4 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 281 | 6 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 486 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Rendezvous?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Buick Rendezvous?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Buick Rendezvous a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rendezvous model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.