2002 Buick Rendezvous Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 9%of 486 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, 9% of the 486 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Wheel bearings need replacement. Fuel pump was bad. Replaced tires and brakes 3 times since I hav e owned the vehicle 2 years. Intake manifold was leaking, causing the car to be sluggish and not start sometimes. Abs lights came on frequently. The car was a big nightmare. Wish I never would of bought a Buick Rendezvous.”
NHTSA complaint #10193450, filed 2007-06, 60,000 miles“Front wheel bearings defect twice in six months. (cannot understand how this could happen twice in one year on a new car. I only do highway driving live in ny and work in ct. I was told part (hub kit 6.307 r )on back order for at least three weeks. I could not be without a car for three weeks nor could I rent a car for three weeks. So I took it to my mechanic who fixed it in one day.”
NHTSA complaint #10069742, filed 2004-01, 37,502 miles“I own a 2002 Buick Rendezvous. This vehicle has been nothing but trouble for me since the get go (2004). I have numerous amount of problems that are going on with my vehicle as other owners. All of these problems started at or around 70000 miles. The exterior lights and interior lights go off with out warning and for no reason for sometimes up to a minute (and this has happened at nightime) major saftey issue no one can tell us why the vehicle does this. …”
NHTSA complaint #10166629, filed 2006-08, 60,000 miles“I have had all four wheel bearing on my 2002 Buick Rendezvous clx which was purchased new in may, 2002. I drive alot of miles, perform all regular maintanence and the vehicle currently has 120,000 mile. The first wheel bearing went bad at around 92,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10060900, filed 2004-03, 99,500 miles“Three safety related issues with my 2002 Buick Rendezvous cxl. The ABS sensors failed which was a difficult problem to diagnose as the problem was actually caused by water in the insulation to the sensor wiring harnesses. I'm now being notified of a front wheel bearing problem that has not yet reached a formal recall. Second issue involves the awd rear axle assembly (differential). Moaning noises start in the rear end, in low speed turns such as parking lot maneuvers. Occurrence increases in severity and frequency fairly quickly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10170723, filed 2006-10, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
115 complaintsElectrical system
103 complaintsFuel system
103 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsEquipment
40 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
24 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsEngine
14 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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