2004 Buick Rendezvous
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous.
Recalls on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Electrical system: ignition
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE.
Fuel system: pressure relief devices
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS.
Fuel system: storage
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK…
2 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 200 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
2004 Buick Rendezvous at a glance
- Trims
- CXCXLUltra
- Engine
- 3.4L 6-Cylinder, 3.6L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- FWD, AWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Owners have filed 200 complaints about the 2004 Buick Rendezvous with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 5 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 2004 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 5 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 Buick Rendezvous listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.