2004 Buick Rendezvous steering problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that there was a premature failure with the rack and pinion, and there was a loud noise concerning the steering column. An independent repair shop replaced the part and, less than five days later, the steering wheel was tight and…”
filed Dec 4, 2017
“Engine stops working with loss of all control, battery turns over but vehicle will not start. When I press on accelerator the car will start but when I stop at the stop light the car will stop. I am afraid to drive it in highway. .”
filed Nov 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Rendezvous years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 10 | 11% |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 18 | 13% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.