2004 Buick Rendezvous vs 2004 Honda CR-V
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 | 2004 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 200 | 501 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 12 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 473 | 130 |
| Investigations | 3 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 34 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 39 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 21–22 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,582 mi | 70,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Honda CR-V |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 142 |
| Electrical System | 76 | 73 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 103 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 14 |
| Equipment | 4 | 33 |
| Steering | 16 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 18 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 5 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 6 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 14 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 7 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
2004 Buick Rendezvous
2004 Honda CR-V
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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.