2003 Buick Rendezvous Buick Rendezvous 2003

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2003 Buick Rendezvous repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (7%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)

Other (7%)

Chart based on 27 repairs.
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2003 Buick Rendezvous repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (28%)

$100 - $499 (24%)

< $100 (24%)

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Chart based on 25 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - May 2015
Jan 2014

US $1200
Neutral Safety Switch Problems 
May 2015

127000 mi

US $300
Replace water pump and belt 
Buick Rendezvous in Maryland, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013

140000 mi

US $90
Window clips broke. Window fell down into door. Clips replaced. 
Sep 2014

146000 mi

US $250
Rear tire kept going flat. Had to have rear wheels scrubbed down and painted to maintain seals. 
Nov 2014

146300 mi

US $950
Fuel pump died and had to be replaced. Wheel speed sensor bad. 
May 2015

148000 mi

US $600
Corroded fuel pump wiring harness. Had already replaced in earlier maintenace trip. Fight between 2 dealers about warranty. Had to get Buick involved. Ended up paying for part of the work. 
Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
Oct 2009

78120 mi

C $500
Left front wheel hub/bearing 
Dec 2010

81840 mi

C $700
window regulator replaced 
Apr 2013

95260 mi

C $1000
thermostat failed. 
May 2013

96260 mi

C $500
Trans shifting hard. change fuel filter, plugs, and clean throttle body. 
Dec 2014

109120 mi

C $414
Speedo R &R and repair. It had ceased working. 
Buick Rendezvous in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2016
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $985
Leaking LIM gasket replaced along with engine flush, oil change and new thermostat and coolant 
Feb 2016

101000 mi

US $405
Car shaking trouble light on for antilock brake and stabilization. Left wheel bearing replaced but did not solve problem. Traded in car on a new vehicle. 
Buick Rendezvous in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Dec 2013

180000 mi

US $2000
you should have record at gmc what they done i have had 8 wheel bearings tie rod brakes gas tank they abs all wheel drive disable light still after the 2000.00 is still jumping out on the hill to my house whats up with the wheel bearings. 
Jan 2014

US $3800
they decided not to charge me for the latest info. after spending 3000.00 on other repairs to fix the traction, they find the transaxle is shot. now they want 3800.00 more for the part i am so done with buick bib gray 
Mar 2014

184000 mi
they checked the abs awd disable again now they tell me the transaxel is shot at 3800.00 to fix what a piece of crap this car is now since then the abs and awd is acting up again after haveing 10 wheel bearings installed should be nothing. 
Sep 2014

192000 mi
called about dam wheel bearings i just had put in a year ago and guess what the dam things are out again and now the power steering pump is going out to if i get everything fix i can buy a new car and it wont be a buick u can bet on that bob 
Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2006 - Sep 2011
Oct 2006

37200 mi
Front driver side wheel bearing 
Jan 2007

43400 mi
Head gasket replacement 
Apr 2008

65100 mi

C $500
Front driver side wheel bearing 
Jan 2009

86800 mi

C $2000
Transmission replacement 
Dec 2009

103540 mi

C $1163
Replaced leaking upper plenum and intake gaskets. (Also replaced plugs, wires, serpentine belt, new coolant and tensioner at same time)  
Mar 2010

106640 mi

C $340
Broken water pump. 

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2003 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Indiana, United States
- Jul 2009
Jun 2009

113483 mi

US $400
Replaced left hub and bearings, Cleared sunroof drains to stop leak in roof. 
Jul 2009

114200 mi

US $75
All interior lights went out - blown fuse. Shorted wiring found as a result of sunroof leak. 

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