2002 Buick Rendezvous vs 2002 Jeep Liberty
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Buick Rendezvous | 2002 Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 486 | 1,808 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 391 | 94 |
| Investigations | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 174 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 16–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,250 mi | 83,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Jeep Liberty |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 24 | 546 |
| Suspension | 45 | 494 |
| Electrical System | 103 | 118 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 115 | 85 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 65 | 82 |
| Structure | 20 | 108 |
| Power Train | 40 | 84 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 33 | 88 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Overheating | 43 | 14 |
| Stalling | 34 | 86 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 37 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 50 |
| Airbag warning light | 6 | 138 |
| Vibration / shaking | 5 | 40 |
2002 Buick Rendezvous
2002 Jeep Liberty
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.