Overview & Reviews

With just one year of production under its belt, Buick is already making some substantial content changes to its Rendezvous model line. Instead of offering standard all-wheel drive on its upscale CXL model, both the lower-level CX and the CXL will now come with front-wheel drive, with Versatrack all-wheel drive available on both models. Other formerly standard items that are now optional this year include: four-wheel disc brakes, ABS, side airbags, all-speed traction control and luggage rack crossbows. On the upside, both models get dual-zone climate control. The CXL also benefits from an optional DVD-based entertainment system and optional XM Satellite Radio for extra enjoyment.

• Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, lots of options available.

• Paltry engine, swell-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, options add up, no off-road ability, not as storage-space-friendly as a minivan.

User Reviews:

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  No problems so far - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By been good to me - July 8 - 2:44 pm

  Ive owned this car for 3 years bought it with 35,000 on it. Ive since put another 75,000 and it still runs well. No serious problems. I love driving it. Everyone I know that has one says that they love it.

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  Bought it used. - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Joey - July 6 - 9:55 am

  I like the vehicle a lot. My only problem is the fact that it suddenly depriciated. Now I am upside down with payments and cannot think of buying something new until its near paid off.

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  Never Again!! - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Karma - April 22 - 11:55 am

  Bought this Buick brand new for my wife and just traded it in. Took a huge loss but was glad just to get rid of it. Ball joints, transmission, engine gaskets,etc. Left us stranded on the road at least 6 times. Would not start after you shut it off. Dealer said it was a switch but I told them it was the fuel pump. Changed switch 3 times and still the same hunk of junk. Traded it in with only 40,000 miles on it. Lift gate latch had to be replaced and the windows wouldnt work. Trash, trash, trash. Never again GM, never again. I should have learned my lesson after the Jimmy I bought. I will drive a Kia before I ever by a GM!!!

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  What a mistake - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By jb - April 12 - 8:50 pm

  Mechanically the worst car I ever owned. The only saving grace was that I purchased the 100K mile warranty. Otherwise it would have cost me thousands in repairs after 60K mile warranty expired. Front wheel bearings (known issue), intake manifold (known issue), excessive inside tire wear (alignments did not help), heater blower (3 times), sheared bolts and head replacements.

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  Money pit - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By stephanie - April 9 - 8:12 pm

  We purchased this used at 38,000 miles from someone smart enough to dump it before it started falling apart. Replaced front wheel bearings at 42,000 and 45,000 miles. The head gasket was replaced last month at 83,000 miles after dealer misdiagnosed the problem twice. The load leveler would not stop running (at 75,000 miles) so we pulled the fuse and replaced it to stop the noise. Dealer advised that unless we fix it, the rear air-filled shocks will fail. We have already spent too much replacing things too soon. Recently replaced rear wheel bearings (great design those sealed bearings, not!). It is currently at the dealer again for other problems. So sorry we bought this. No more GMs.

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  great car - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By MattRivera - April 9 - 10:00 am

  I think that this car is amazing. with its luxurious intereior and third row seating make this feel like a real luxury suv. i believe that this suv is among the best in its class

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  Great Ride - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By cjohan - April 8 - 2:00 am

  My rdvous is awsome. the car rides super smooth and perfect for my uses - daily driver to work and carting the family around on the weekends occassionally. Great stereo system i have the 6 disc upgrade system and if I thoght it would help top drop $$ on a better stereo, but it does not need it. My biggest problem with the car is the wheels are a bit small for it...it could use 17/265. The soft suspension is great for driving around, but is a bit squishy in the corners. It is a great looking car and very comfortable inside.

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  Virtually flawless as the miles pile-on - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By Dave - April 2 - 12:06 pm

  Purchased 2WD-CXL - Mar 2003. I average about 11000 miles per year. 5 yrs later, no mech problems tires & brakes in excellent shape. All fluids (ABS,p/s, coolant, oil, trans) were changed 3 wks ago. My family & I enjoyed 10 days through the Desert Southwest including TX, NM, & AZ. The highlights were The Grand Canyon & Tombstone. Smooth, comfortable, trouble free, 22-25 miles/gal - 75 mph avg car was fully loaded! Maintain, rotate tires, wash & wax, change all fluids as scheduled, and you, too, can enjoy a terrific SUV. Summertime, I tow the jetski to and from many lakes. I almost traded for an Enclave. My SUV is paid-for & still looks brand new. Wife talked me out of it. Thanks!

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  Engine Reliability - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By JM - February 16 - 10:42 am

  Purchased used at 33k. Head gasket replaced at 40K at dealer expense. Since then a number of catastrophic failures - 3 different rocker arms and one cylinder head have been replaced. Afraid to drive other than locally. GM needs to stand behing their cars that have these sorts of problems

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  Delivers whats promised - 2003 Buick Rendezvous
  By SunnyFlorida - January 26 - 10:00 am

  We are very happy with our RDV. Yes, it could use more power - however, a bigger engine would put the RDV right with the other gas guzzlers. Get 22.5 average - 26.5 on the highway. Use the cruise control - and use slow starts - when possible. City traffic will greatly decrease milage. Can remove all seats to haul large items easily when seats removed. If you are like me and dont haul stuff often, removing seats is minor consideration. Skip AWD unless you live in severe snowy conditions - gas milage will suffer. A very environmentally friendly, spacious and comfortable vehicle. Vehicles such as this will reduce our dependence on foreign oil.