We have had several Rendezvous of various years and love them. Good gas mileage, roomy family vehicle, loaded with options, comfortable ride, easy maintenance, it will not disappoint. Rating breakdown out of 5 : Comfort 5. The Buick Reliability Rating is 3. This rating is based on an average across unique models. They sell cars with luxury-like features, at an affordable price. This SUV has received an award for its dependability, so you can rely on it to serve you well for years to come.
But we think the vast majority of shoppers would be better served by other, more refined crossovers, including Buick's own Enclave. There was also a high-line Rendezvous Ultra model in and ' Since Buick considered the Rendezvous a premium crossover, even the base CX trim came with a decent list of standard features, including keyless entry, power accessories, air-conditioning and a CD player.
The Rendezvous CX came with a five-passenger seating arrangement. You could pick up a third-row seat on the CXL as a standard or optional feature, depending on the model year. This was also your ticket to leather upholstery, power front seats, automatic dual-zone climate control, wood-tone cabin trim and alloy wheels. In addition to a more powerful engine, the Ultra model came with second-row captain's chairs dropping seating capacity to six , satellite radio and a head-up display.
These items were moved to the CXL's options list when the Ultra was discontinued. But Buick stopped short of its competitors when it came to high-end amenities. Key safety features like ABS and front-seat side airbags were moved to the options list after the '02 model year, and items like stability control and side curtain airbags were never available.
Buick did at least offer a DVD-based navigation system starting in and a rear DVD entertainment system starting in as options. Although the Rendezvous' interior design and materials were better than most General Motors fare of the time, it wasn't quite up to import-brand standards. It was, however, one of the roomier crossover SUVs on the market, with plenty of passenger room in the front and back.
It wasn't quite a minivan substitute, though, as the third row was best left to the kids. Cargo room was generous, too with a maximum capacity of cubic feet , though Buick's packaging of the third-row seat made for an uneven load floor. Three different engines were offered on the Buick Rendezvous, and all were paired with a four-speed automatic transmission.
For and '03, the only choice was a 3. Acceleration was sluggish, but fuel economy was above average for this class. In and '05, you could get either this engine or, on the Ultra model, a more sophisticated 3. For , Buick replaced the old 3.
It still wasn't a very refined engine for this class, but acceleration was improved. The 3. All-wheel drive AWD was standard on all Rendezvous models, but lower-cost front-wheel-drive versions were added the following year.
In road tests we found the Rendezvous similar to most other Buicks in its driving characteristics, which is to say it focused on comfort at the expense of road feel. The vehicle's handling was sloppy, with considerable body roll around most corners.
Neither the 3. Although Rendezvous models equipped with the 3. Consumer reviews of the Buick Rendezvous have generally been favorable, as owners are pleased with its combination of interior space, ride comfort, fuel economy and overall value. Resale value has never been a strong point for the Rendezvous, so if you're in need of an affordable family vehicle, it might be worth a look on the used car market.
We'd advise you to zero in on '06 models equipped with the 3. We were not looking for bells and whistles. No major repairs. Components within your Buick Rendezvous's steering system require regular maintenance. Our technicians can take care of those issues, too. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we have what it takes to provide top-notch service for your Buick Rendezvous engine heating and cooling systems, as well as your air conditioning.
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When should I have Buick Rendezvous alignment checked? Have your alignment checked and adjusted if necessary as soon as you notice a pulling steering wheel to prevent suspension damage or uneven tire wear. When should I switch my Buick Rendezvous to high mileage oil?
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