Overview & Reviews

Who woulda thought -- a Buick SUV? More accurately, the Rendezvous is one of a new breed of crossover vehicles that combines the look and utility of an SUV with the comfort of a touring car. The Rendezvous is based on the Pontiac Aztek, itself based on GM's minivan family consisting of the Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana and Oldsmobile Silhouette.

• Available third-row seat that folds flush with the load floor, independent rear suspension, optional rear parking assist.

• Down on power compared to the competition, minimal off-road capability.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Rendezvou - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Kuwik368 - November 3 - 10:00 am

  I really like this SUV. I went from an Avelanche to this, thinking I wouldnt like it at all. Im glad I traded! I cant wait to drive it daily. It is a very smooth ride, the sound is great. This Rendezvou has many "fun" options that I never had before on any other vehicle before. I plan on buying another when time to trade.The only thing I really dont like about it are these things: 1) It doesnt feel secure when its raining and you hit a large spot of water. 2) I very much liked having 2 visors per front seat. One for the front view and another for the side view.

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  Mechanical Nightmare - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By juliaom - October 28 - 11:55 pm

  Do not buy this Buick RDV. Now at 114,000 miles but everything breaks, first the AC, other repairs, then window motors, head gaskets rebuilt, now AWD disable light on, dealer said new hub and sensors needed for $600. Has cost me close to $8000 since 2004. Now excessive rust on front of Hood, visibly accelerating. Service Mgr said I should write to Buick, as repairs have been excessive. Buick rep said too bad, its not under warrenty. Never again will I buy GM.

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  Too costly to repair! - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By 2002 Rendezvous - October 1 - 11:38 am

  I bought my Buick used with 17,000 miles on it. I have had all the bearings replaced. And the air conditioner condenser replaced twice in two years. The brakes do not last and other stuff I cant remember. The glove compartment hinge broke and they wanted the whole glove box replaced. The windshield fluid freezes up when it gets below zero even though I used special winter fluid. Now the service engine light is on and it wont pass the EPA check, so I have to trade it or buy a new sensor at $400 +. My next car will be a Toyota, Honda or some other reliable car that my friends rave about. I can no longer afford to "buy American" Are you listening, GM?

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  Keeps me broke - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By DJ - September 13 - 2:36 pm

  This car is the fanciest I have ever owned. Plus the costliest. I like the ride and comfort, leather, heated seats and all the bells and whistles but when things go wrong, its expensive. In the almost three years Ive owned this car, Ive put a crankshaft sensor, O2 sensor, 6 tires, brakes all around, 2 wheel bearings, and now I need the AC fixed - condensor, two rear "knuckles", and the motor for the AWD. A recall on the wheel bearings was a joke. The mileage perimeter was 65,000. miles and I purchased it with 64,000. so six months later, the recall was toast. Now I hope it lasts til I can pay it down enough to get another car. I was offered $2500 trade and I still owe $9700 on it

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  AC problems - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By JN - August 23 - 5:51 am

  Bought this Rendezvous used when it was 2 yrs old. A/C didnt work and dealership hid that fact. Had electrical problems and had to pay to have them fixed. Then stereo blew and couldnt use CD player at all! Low price as a used minivan but many problems!

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  Good Execution but Not Great - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By JackiesMyHero - July 23 - 10:00 am

  Im satisfied with the CXL. It performs as well or better than expected whether driving in the snow to Tahoe from the East Bay, or down to Los Angeles.

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  An Outstanding Car - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By David Dotson - July 22 - 2:27 pm

  This car is the best car I have ever owned and I am 71 years old. We purchased the car new at the beginning of 2002. It has been a pleasure to drive. The lowest our gas mileage has been is 15 mpg and that was in stop and go freeway driving in San Diego. We ususally get 17 to 18 mpg around town and 23 to 26 mpgs on trips.Its comfort and dependability are unequaled. My only complaint is that Buick stopped making them.

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  At least it looks diffrent - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By sr71 - July 10 - 10:30 pm

  Well I have close to 10k on this SUV. And I have to say it has not seen the dealer yet, but for the 1st oil change. I do have to say I am happy with the mpgs I an getting. At 80 Im seeing 24.7 av mpgs on the FL. TPK. So Im glad I did not get a V8 powered SUV. Around town as a kid transport you could do a lot worse, I talked to a lot other mid sized SUV owners and while they like there MB MLs, BMW X5s and the lot, the x-tra bucks they spent may have been, as some have said un-wise.

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  So-So - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By Darren - June 16 - 2:05 pm

  I bought this car because my wife liked the looks of it. I should have researched it more. In the span of 80,000 miles we have had to replace front wheel bearings 3 times. Very weak on engine power. Make sure you have plenty of room to pass. On the positive side, we bought it with 123,000 on it and just recently turned 200,000 with same engine and transmission. Warning, dont get a model with the self-leveling shocks. Can only get through GM at a cost of $250 per shock not including labor. Real joke. Would not buy Rendezvous

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  Yomoffs Review - 2002 Buick Rendezvous
  By yomoff - May 17 - 10:00 am

  I rate the following as great features: Good riding, steering, visibility, AC, comfort, ease of loading passengers and baggage, opening of cargo space, towing small trailer, storage, sound system, On-star and no hands cell phone.