Buick Rendezvous Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the Buick Rendezvous across 6 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (45). The words owners use most often: “wheel bearings” (24% of reports).
- 103suspension complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 41%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Wheel bearings: mentioned in 25 of 103 complaints (24%)
- Front hub: mentioned in 7 of 103 complaints (7%)
- Ball joint: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
- Rear end: mentioned in 6 of 103 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 85 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 103 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Buick Rendezvous suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 3 | 7% | 50,450 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 14 | 16% | 85,000 |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 11 | 8% | 51,000 |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 9 | 5% | 78,750 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 21 | 7% | 42,250 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 45 | 9% | 59,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension for the Buick Rendezvous. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Due to lack of maintenance complete corrosion and rust have eaten through the entire body frame, undercarriage etc. This vehicle was sold to us at State line Auto LLC in Fulton Kentucky, without any disclosure of it being unsafe to drive in fact the rust spots underneath the vehicle have been…
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passengerâs side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause…
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…
It feels like the transmission is going out but only sometimes. On occasion it will be driving fine then i go to pull off from a stop and it just wont really go like maybe skips 1st gear or at least part of it. It's crazy and dangerous. I do not believe it to be the transmission. Only happens from…
I have a gas leak coming from the bottom of my car is the fuel line and every year i have to change my power steering punk and i get regular oil changes and my transmission still goes slow and my car smells like fart i'm a truck driver so i left a year-and-a-half ago so my car been sitting i just…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Rendezvouss have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 103 owner complaints about suspension for the Buick Rendezvous. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Rendezvous suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the Buick Rendezvous?
The most frequent phrase is “wheel bearings”, in 25 of 103 complaints, followed by “front hub” (7).
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