2002 Buick Rendezvous
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2002 Buick Rendezvous is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 48 on record.
2002 Buick Rendezvous at a glance
Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.
2002 Buick Rendezvous recalls 3
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Fix: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV).
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE RECALL WILL BE MAILED IN TWO PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON DECEMBER 4, 2007. THE SECOND PHASE WILL BE MAILED ON DECEMBER 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080; CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. THE VEHI…
CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CO…
Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.
2002 Buick Rendezvous safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2002 Buick Rendezvous 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2002 Buick Rendezvous MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2002 Buick Rendezvous worth?
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2002 Buick Rendezvous costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
2002 Buick Rendezvous trims & engines on record
2002 Buick Rendezvous vehicles on record
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2002 Buick Rendezvous — frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have any safety recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
What is the 2002 Buick Rendezvous safety rating?
NHTSA gives the 2002 Buick Rendezvous crash-test ratings of frontal 3★, side 5★, rollover 3★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).
What gas mileage does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2002 Buick Rendezvous at about 19 mpg combined (17 city / 23 highway).
How much is a 2002 Buick Rendezvous worth?
Comparable 2002 Buick Rendezvous listings run roughly $750–$3,200, typically around $1,737 (from 42 vehicles).
Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.