2004 Buick Rendezvous Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 200 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2004 Buick Rendezvous, 2% of the 200 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the door locks would operate independently. The contact would lock the doors and later, find that they were unlocked. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the lock system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall. The failure mileage was 85,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10489237, filed 2012-12, 85,000 miles“The contact stated the rear hatch opened on its own. The dealership was unable to determine a problem. There was a NHTSA recall #04v150000, regarding the hatchback lock, but the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10171740, filed 2006-10, 44,300 miles“Dt: the contact had problems with the rear hatchback opening while driving since the vehicle was purchased. After multiple attempts to repair the defect by the dealership the contact was alerted of NHTSA recall campaign 04v150000. The recall notices were sent to the dealership 15 days before she purchased the vehicle, and the recall repairs did not solve the problem. The gas gauge on the vehicle did not work accurately. The dealership replaced the electronic control module (ECM) multiple times, but the problem persisted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10145091, filed 2005-12Related 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous
76 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsAir bags
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology