2004 Buick Rendezvous Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rendezvous years
- More complaints than other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 200 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Rendezvous model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (76 complaints, 38%), typically at around 67,000 miles. Complaints mention 14 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 200owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 14complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 problems | 76 | 38% | 67,000 | “gauge work” (7%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 12% | 54,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 11% | 8,750 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 10% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 16 | 8% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 14 | 7% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 12 | 6% | 37,915 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 6% | 118,178 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 5% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 5% | 42,100 | — | — |
| Suspension | 9 | 5% | 78,750 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 9 | 5% | 114,810 | — | — |
| Visibility | 9 | 5% | 16,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 4% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 4% | 12,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% | 173,551 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 15,945 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 4 | 2% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 154,310 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 99,786 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 2% | 15,850 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 53,960 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | 10,769 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Buick Rendezvous recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures may lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Risk: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in nevada, arizona, virgin islands, puerto rico, and hawaii.
Electrical system:ignition
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.
Risk: The vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on may 4, 2005. Owners may contact pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and buick at 1-866-608-8080.
Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events.
Risk: If the liftgate were to open in a vehicle crash, an occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Owner notification schedule began on june 21, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080. This is an expansion to a previous recall (03v211).
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Risk: If these parts separate, the driver may notice an odor of fuel, the service engine soon or check engine light may illuminate, and/or fuel may leak onto the ground. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began november 4, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
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.
- Ignition relay failure (PE04075) — opened Nov 10, 2004, closed Apr 28, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
It is an unfortunate fact that since moving to area Federal Hill this vehicle and driver has been illegally surveillanced the car has been broken into with no signs of forced entry. As usual the billboard is visible for locals to observe. My only issue is waiting to act. The vehicle is legal with…
Upon arriving at my destination and after i put my in park i was UNABLE to turn my engine off because the ignition was stuck in that position. I ultimately had no choice but to unhook the battery cables along with disconnecting the alternator to get my engine to turn off. Prior to this incident…
Electrical problems,manifold gone, ants under my battery the whole vehicle was infected with them, battery wouldn't unbolt tailgate wouldn't open, it overheated
There has been a leak from the fuel tank since 2006 without any accident to the vehicle and am having difficulty finding one to replace it. One car parts attendant informed me of the recall on this problem.
My grandson and i were shopping, then i filled my gas tank. We then went into the grocery store came out, smelled gas and looked under car. It is leaking gas, we hurried home--went from full tank to 1/4 full tank in 58 miles. It is sitting and not driven. And i have a 2003 rendezvous that has a gas…
Other Buick Rendezvous years
← 2003 Rendezvous · 2005 Rendezvous →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 43 | 0 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 89 | 1 |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 138 | 1 |
| 2004 | 200 | 4 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 281 | 6 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 486 | 2 |
| 2001 Rendezvous | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 76 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.