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2002 Buick Rendezvous repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (20%)

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Chart based on 5 repairs.
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2002 Buick Rendezvous repair cost distribution

$2500+ (20%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 5 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in California, United States
- Nov 2013
Nov 2013

114000 mi

US $120
Plastic clips holding rear passenger window to cable in rear door broke; window stuck down inside door. Door panel removed and clips replaced. 
Buick Rendezvous in Ohio, United States
- Mar 2010
Nov 2005

62000 mi
Blew the head gaskets, $1600 repair. Manufacture was aware that engine compartment was too small to adequately circulate air to cool engine. No recall. 
Mar 2010

102000 mi
work not yet performed. Transimission going/gone. Other Problems: Heate/cooling controls broke. Drivers side seat adjustment fell off. Drivers side door lock broke. Passanger side hard to open. Gas guage broke. Small things but they add up. 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Illinois, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

80000 mi

US $2800
A.C. compressor, wheel bearing, head gasket,heater core,awd sensor, sunroof,all went out in the same year less than 80k miles and was not abused most of these were common to the 3.4 gm engine I will never trust gm again 
Buick Rendezvous in Wisconsin, United States
- Nov 2006
Nov 2006

68000 mi

US $250
I have had a wheel bearing replaced and also replaced the thermostat at the same time. The wheel bearing was gone and the thermostat stuck wide open. 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous Repair Histories

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