2002 Buick Rendezvous engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 100 complaints for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

Complaints: 100 15% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage: 71,000 miles 79 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires: 0 and 2
Injuries and deaths: 0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Based on 79 complaints that include mileage. 35% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.

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Mileage	Complaints
0k to 20k miles	10
20k to 40k miles	3
40k to 60k miles	15
60k to 80k miles	17
80k to 100k miles	14
100k to 120k miles	9
120k to 140k miles	2
140k to 160k miles	2
160k to 180k miles	7
180k to 200k miles	0
200k+ miles	0

What the data shows

Of the 79 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

Head gasket blew. Was fixed for $2000 then next day after I picked it up from the shop the engine caught on fire, they said brake lines leaked on manifold...

Reported at 72,000 miles, December 2009 Fire

Multiple discussions with rendezvous owners all revolve around hub bearings being almost detached making driving hazardous and the car running hot, multiple people have check engine light on.

Reported at 60,000 miles, October 2008

Engine problems in other years

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Engine problems across all Buick models