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Buick Rendezvous repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (13%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (9%)

Chart based on 77 repairs.
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Buick Rendezvous repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 72 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in Michigan, United States
- Sep 2009
Apr 2009

24000 mi
replaced left front wheel hub assembly 
Aug 2009

27200 mi
First gear went out in transmission 
Sep 2009

27500 mi
Dash cluster was replaced because of missing characters in read out 
Buick Rendezvous in Pennsylvania, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2021
Jun 2012

59165 mi
Repaired Fuel Level Sensor. 
Buick Rendezvous in Wisconsin, United States
- Aug 2008
Aug 2008

25000 mi

US $13000
radio has too much static! 
Buick Rendezvous in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

137000 mi

US $1500
Replacement of tie rod and knuckle as well as additional suspension fixes. 
Buick Rendezvous in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2018 - Dec 2021
Jun 2018

105400 mi
rear suspension bushings, front tie-rod end 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous

Engine not specified

Buick Rendezvous in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012

84000 mi

US $280
EGR Valve needed to be replaced. Valve was replaced and two weeks later code came back on. Mechanic said it would be a continued problem with this vehicle 
May 2012

84000 mi

US $200
EGR code continued to come on. A "screen" was put on EGR valve to prevent further carbon deposits from entering 
Buick Rendezvous in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

106000 mi

US $100
Versatrak fluid changed in differential and transfer case resolved noise. Manual does not recommend changing but others who have changed broken down fluid also report resolution of noise. Some shops wanted to replace differential. 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Oregon, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014

112000 mi

US $1080
Tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge all read naught, and the odometer read "ERROR." The powertrain control module was found to be at fault and replaced. 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2016

137000 mi

US $320
power steering leak 
Buick Rendezvous in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Feb 2015
Dec 2012

122000 mi

US $2100
Transmission internal seals began to leak, causing poor shifts. Transmission was rebuilt, using all new parts. 
Mar 2014

144000 mi

US $300
bad RF wheel bearing. Replaced both wheel bearing assemblies. 
May 2014

148000 mi

US $250
Alternator was bad - replaced with new unit. 
Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Aug 2015
Mar 2012

65720 mi

C $563
Replace both ends, align Replace right rear seal 
Mar 2013

71920 mi

C $120
GM computer recommendation to replace ABS sensor etc. for many hundreds of dollars. Light came on after startup with first right turn proving to me that it was sensor cable ($24). Replaced broken cable. 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Missouri, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2018
Nov 2009

102 mi

US $155
Passenger side axle seal leak; replaced the axle seal 
Jan 2010

112 mi

US $350
passenger side rear hub bearing worn and needs to be replaced. Haven't made up my mind about where to get it done. 
Sep 2011

150000 mi

US $450
The rear hub bearing was changed. 
Oct 2011

150000 mi

US $232
 
Oct 2016

231700 mi

US $300
The power steering fluid was leaking. Thought it was the high pressure line but it turned out to be the other one. 
Buick Rendezvous in Indiana, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2012
May 2009

48000 mi
1.tranfer case leak 2.head liner loose at windshield 

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2005 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in Michigan, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Aug 2017

86338 mi

US $70
4 wheel alignment 
Jun 2021

106000 mi

US $7
Fuel Filter Engine Air Filter Rear Hatch struts x2 
Jul 2021

107000 mi

US $15
Oil & Filter 
Sep 2021

109793 mi

US $15
Oil & Filter 
Buick Rendezvous in Florida, United States
- Jul 2006
Jul 2006

35000 mi
Interior trim repair (timmerman clips loose) 

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2005 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Missouri, United States
- Jan 2008
Oct 2006

32000 mi
Rear differential grinding/humming on slowspeed turn. Repaired under TSB - replace differential fluid with updated fluid. 
Jan 2008

48500 mi

US $45
Parking brake not engaging. Parking brake adjusted and tightened. 

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2004 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in Illinois, United States
- Feb 2007
May 2005

10000 mi
Sunroof leak. 
Dec 2005

50000 mi

US $500
Coolant Leak at heater supply tube. 
Feb 2007

65000 mi

US $500
Broken wire for power window. 

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2004 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Connecticut, United States
- May 2010
Dec 2009

67214 mi

US $400
Had dealer diagnose clunking noise from front end. Dealer replaced control arm bushings on both sides then did re-alignment. 
May 2010

75600 mi

US $60
Replaced a Fuel Pressure Regulator that was leaking/failing and causes hard starts & rough idling. Problem cured with new FPR 
Buick Rendezvous in New Hampshire, United States
- Apr 2014
Jun 2011

77000 mi

US $273
Computer code for bad LF wheel spd. sensor. Replaced bearing & sensor. 2 hrs. 
Mar 2012

79000 mi

US $237
Replaced front and rear O2 sensors. Sensors were frozen on, front one especially hard to get to, should have lasted more like 150,000 mi. before having to replace. 
Apr 2012

80000 mi

US $139
Bad cell. Replaced battery. 
May 2013

84756 mi

US $315
Replaced starter. 1+ hr. labor 
Jul 2013

89563 mi

US $531
Replaced Alternator (intermittent charging problem) Fixed battery tray 
Apr 2014

107601 mi

US $739
New Fuel Pump Assembly after testing why car was starting or not starting intermittently 

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2003 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
Oct 2009

78120 mi

C $500
Left front wheel hub/bearing 
Dec 2010

81840 mi

C $700
window regulator replaced 
Apr 2013

95260 mi

C $1000
thermostat failed. 
May 2013

96260 mi

C $500
Trans shifting hard. change fuel filter, plugs, and clean throttle body. 
Dec 2014

109120 mi

C $414
Speedo R &R and repair. It had ceased working. 
Buick Rendezvous in West Virginia, United States
Dec 2012 - Dec 2014
Dec 2013

180000 mi

US $2000
you should have record at gmc what they done i have had 8 wheel bearings tie rod brakes gas tank they abs all wheel drive disable light still after the 2000.00 is still jumping out on the hill to my house whats up with the wheel bearings. 
Jan 2014

161000 mi

US $3800
they decided not to charge me for the latest info. after spending 3000.00 on other repairs to fix the traction, they find the transaxle is shot. now they want 3800.00 more for the part i am so done with buick bib gray 
Mar 2014

184000 mi
they checked the abs awd disable again now they tell me the transaxel is shot at 3800.00 to fix what a piece of crap this car is now since then the abs and awd is acting up again after haveing 10 wheel bearings installed should be nothing. 
Sep 2014

192000 mi
called about dam wheel bearings i just had put in a year ago and guess what the dam things are out again and now the power steering pump is going out to if i get everything fix i can buy a new car and it wont be a buick u can bet on that bob 
Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
Oct 2006 - Sep 2011
Oct 2006

37200 mi
Front driver side wheel bearing 
Jan 2007

43400 mi
Head gasket replacement 
Apr 2008

65100 mi

C $500
Front driver side wheel bearing 
Jan 2009

86800 mi

C $2000
Transmission replacement 
Dec 2009

103540 mi

C $1163
Replaced leaking upper plenum and intake gaskets. (Also replaced plugs, wires, serpentine belt, new coolant and tensioner at same time)  
Mar 2010

106640 mi

C $340
Broken water pump. 
Buick Rendezvous in Pennsylvania, United States
Mar 2011 - Feb 2016
Dec 2014

90000 mi

US $985
Leaking LIM gasket replaced along with engine flush, oil change and new thermostat and coolant 
Feb 2016

101000 mi

US $405
Car shaking trouble light on for antilock brake and stabilization. Left wheel bearing replaced but did not solve problem. Traded in car on a new vehicle. 
Buick Rendezvous in Michigan, United States
Dec 2013 - May 2015
Jan 2014

US $1200
Neutral Safety Switch Problems 
May 2015

127000 mi

US $300
Replace water pump and belt 
Buick Rendezvous in Maryland, United States
Sep 2013 - Jun 2015
Oct 2013

140000 mi

US $90
Window clips broke. Window fell down into door. Clips replaced. 
Sep 2014

146000 mi

US $250
Rear tire kept going flat. Had to have rear wheels scrubbed down and painted to maintain seals. 
Nov 2014

146300 mi

US $950
Fuel pump died and had to be replaced. Wheel speed sensor bad. 
May 2015

148000 mi

US $600
Corroded fuel pump wiring harness. Had already replaced in earlier maintenace trip. Fight between 2 dealers about warranty. Had to get Buick involved. Ended up paying for part of the work. 

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2003 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Indiana, United States
- Jul 2009
Jun 2009

113483 mi

US $400
Replaced left hub and bearings, Cleared sunroof drains to stop leak in roof. 
Jul 2009

114200 mi

US $75
All interior lights went out - blown fuse. Shorted wiring found as a result of sunroof leak. 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in California, United States
- Nov 2013
Nov 2013

114000 mi

US $120
Plastic clips holding rear passenger window to cable in rear door broke; window stuck down inside door. Door panel removed and clips replaced. 
Buick Rendezvous in Ohio, United States
- Mar 2010
Nov 2005

62000 mi
Blew the head gaskets, $1600 repair. Manufacture was aware that engine compartment was too small to adequately circulate air to cool engine. No recall. 
Mar 2010

102000 mi
work not yet performed. Transimission going/gone. Other Problems: Heate/cooling controls broke. Drivers side seat adjustment fell off. Drivers side door lock broke. Passanger side hard to open. Gas guage broke. Small things but they add up. 

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2002 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

185-horsepower 3.4L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Illinois, United States
- Jan 2008
Jan 2008

80000 mi

US $2800
A.C. compressor, wheel bearing, head gasket,heater core,awd sensor, sunroof,all went out in the same year less than 80k miles and was not abused most of these were common to the 3.4 gm engine I will never trust gm again 
Buick Rendezvous in Wisconsin, United States
- Nov 2006
Nov 2006

68000 mi

US $250
I have had a wheel bearing replaced and also replaced the thermostat at the same time. The wheel bearing was gone and the thermostat stuck wide open. 

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