2002 Buick Rendezvous Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 1%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,166miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 1% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,166 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Body control module went out. Had to find the answer on google so the dealer could fix it (headlights and dash controls went on and off while driving at night) $650 front seat inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? Gas gauge inop dealer still does not know what's wrong $? Catalytic converter went out this month also cost $850 water pump $25 o2 sensor bank 1 and 2 - $145 mass air flow sensor- $104 fuel filter- $11 steering rack and pinion- $195 total $1980 all these things happened in one month. I hate the Buick Rendezvous. Getting rid of as soon as I can.”
NHTSA complaint #10435427, filed 2011-11, 165,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. When the engine was started the contact could hear the engine rods and lifters knocking. The noise would stop after 3 mins. The contact has kept up with regular maintenance on the vehicle. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer for this problem. The contact also stated that the fuel level sensor failed and the air conditioner recharge unit failed and he has had them repaired. The current mileage was 56000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10265741, filed 2009-04, 56,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. While backing out of the driveway at 22 MPH, the contact's vehicle was struck on the passenger side by another vehicle. The rear seat became unhinged at the time of impact. The contact and another passenger were injured. The vehicle was taken to a body shop and the mechanic could not diagnose the cause of the seat failure. The vehicle is unable to be driven. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 60,331.”
NHTSA complaint #10195420, filed 2007-07, 60,331 miles“This vehicle was struck on the side at the left rear quarter panel, as a result the right rar seat collapsed resulting in the occupant sutaining serious internal inuries, the rear liftgate latch remained engaged but separated from the body (torn from fiberglass) resulting in occupant ejection. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #786100, filed 2002-07“The tailgate hatch opened while being driven. The dealer stated that there was nothing he could do. The consumer requested a replacement vehicle or a buy back. The left front door had a winding sound, can see a gap, and did not open properly. The hinges were adjusted. The heated seat was inoperative. The rear hatch light had come on when going over bumpy roads, and the rear hatch switch was sticking. The rear hatch switch was replaced, and the liftgate lock assembly was replaced. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10009920, filed 2003-03Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
115 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsFuel system
103 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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