2004 Buick Rendezvous vs 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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 Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 200 | 231 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 473 | 260 |
| Investigations | 3 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 9 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–20 | 14–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,582 mi | 47,323 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rendezvous | Volkswagen Touareg |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 76 | 49 |
| Power Train | 12 | 50 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 21 | 22 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 14 | 27 |
| Tires | 3 | 36 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 22 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 39 | 21 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 5 | 5 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 8 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 27 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 10 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 8 |
2004 Buick Rendezvous
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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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.