2003 Buick Rendezvous Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 281 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 112,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Buick Rendezvous, 3% of the 281 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,000 miles.
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.
“Rear liftgate handle switch no long works to open the rear door. Key fob still works but concerned this will fail also for the rear liftgate access and egress.”
NHTSA complaint #10498506, filed 2013-02, 112,000 miles“Owner purchased 2003 Buick Rendezvous in july, 2007. At the beginning of august, 2007, with approximately 80k miles on it, the vehicle's ABS, traction control, and check engine lights came on and the gas gauge began fluctuating erratically. …”
NHTSA complaint #10203634, filed 2007-09, 83,000 miles“There was a recall on this vehicle in 2004 for the rear hatch. I bought my vehicle 2006. Just wanted to know if I am responsible for out of pocket expenses as I was told by suttle motor corporation?”
NHTSA complaint #10471797, filed 2012-08“The contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact mentioned that the ABS and the service traction system warning indicator illuminated. Also, the fuel gauge was giving inaccurate readings. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the electrical wiring under the seat had corroded due to the internal leakage of the AC unit. As a result, the carpet created mold due to the wetness and the floor board was corroded as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598957, filed 2014-06, 115,000 miles“The side view mirrors were grossly oversized and made the vision obscure at the intersection. The driver was unable to view vehicles traveling in either direction. The consumer almost had several accidents due to the problem. The consumer turned his body in order to make right/left turns at intersections. The mirror was very close to the side window.”
NHTSA complaint #10031301, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: 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 complaintsEquipment
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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