2004 Buick Rendezvous engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 31 complaints for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 31 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 24,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 24,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 35 MPH the contact began to smell a burning odor. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told that the coolant began to mix with the oil and destroyed the head gasket. The engine was repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Dt*: the contact stated in stop and go traffic, the vehicle overheats. This is an intermittent problem. The contact continues driving the vehicle without the overheating causing damage. The dealership is unable to determine a problem and there are no codes on the computer. The cruise control did not work and the gas cap was faulty which caused the engine light to illuminate. Updated 04/06/06.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
- Electrical system 83 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Brakes 22 complaints
- Steering 16 complaints