2003 Buick Rendezvous Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 2% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Transmission failure- replaced 12/04, wheel hub bearing failure-replaced 06/05, heating/AC problems since new 09/03, brake problems since new, window regulators replaced 2x's, hatch latch failure-multiple, parking brake failure 07/04-present, overheating 07/04-present”
NHTSA complaint #10127764, filed 2005-07, 1,000 miles“Lower hatchback latch loosened, and it would be hard for the consumer to close/open the hatchback. Dealer was notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10089975, filed 2004-08, 29,000 miles“The rear hatch does not stay open. It is a big danger to kids, adults, etc. We can not use the rear of the vehicle at all because we are worried about it crashing down on someone - you need someone to hold it open while the other loads or unload items (eg groceries) in or out of it. Very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10137312, filed 2005-09“A very small amount of wind pushed the drivers side door(while in the open position) and screwed up the dor hinge. Now (after closing the door) the door will not open. I went to the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. When I told them my problem the asked if I had a Rendezvous or an aztec(they did not see my vehicle but it was obvious that this problem was happening alot with these models)quoted $1000.00 to repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10045824, filed 2003-11“The consumer was driving on the freeway at highway speed, when the vehicle was hit buy another vehicle on the passenger side rear quarter panel. The rear liftgate latch tore from the fiber glass liftgate. The liftgate opened and an 8 year old occupant was ejected from the vehicle. Build date may 2003 attorney for client.”
NHTSA complaint #10047774, filed 2003-12Related recalls
- 04V150000Mar 29, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate may be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in…Covers: Buick Rendezvous 2003–2004
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
84 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsBrakes
45 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsEquipment
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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