Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
Elevated complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 1.6× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
486Complaints
3Recalls
18Crashes
8Fires
21Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (16.9% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Electrical System complaints here are 1.6× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Electrical System
82 · 16.9%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling
50 · 10.3%
not available
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Fuel/propulsion System
33 · 6.8%
Recalled
Recall 07E021000 · Recall 07V349000
Fuel System, Gasoline
30 · 6.2%
Recalled
Recall 07E021000 · Recall 07V349000
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner
29 · 6%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
28 · 5.8%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 486 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
A FRACTURE MAY ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND ALLOW DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHEN DRIVING 55 MPH REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT. THIS CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO PULL OF THE ROAD AND CHANGE THE TIRE. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE…”NHTSA complaint 10079948 — filed 08/05/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE CONSUMER STATED THE HORN WOULD BLOW AND THE RADIO WOULD COME ON FOR NO REASON. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10079947 — filed 08/05/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“CAR STALLS WHILE DRIVING, OR CAR WILL NOT START WHEN LEFT PARKED FOR MINUTES. CAR WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES DURING MAY 2004…”NHTSA complaint 10073249 — filed 05/27/2004 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 82 of 486 NHTSA complaints (16.9%), followed by engine and engine cooling (50), fuel/propulsion system (33), fuel system, gasoline (30). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have?
486 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 21 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E021000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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