2004 Buick Rendezvous Suspension Problems

Upon arriving at my destination and after i put my in park i was UNABLE to turn my engine off because the ignition was stuck in that position. I ultimately had no choice but to unhook the battery cables along with disconnecting the alternator to get my engine to turn off. Prior to this incident occasionally upon starting my car the ignition would not disengage immediately upon the engine turning over which ultimately resulted in having to replace the starter on this vehicle. I am a single parent and only have one vehicle so this is a major issue for my family. Furthermore the fan speed control knob doesnt work properly because when it is put in position 3 it shuts the fan motor off completely. So there CLEAR to me that there seems to be a MAJOR electrical issue. The suspension on this vehicle is horrendous. I cannot go above 45mph without by car wanting to go into on-coming traffic or off of the road or trying to flip over on its side because the shocks/struts on the passenger side are not working properly. I have not used this vehicle for any other purpose then to transport myself and children to and from work/school/appointments. Everyone i spoke to about this particular vehicle has said that these vehicles were manufactured poorly and repairs come at a high cost.

NHTSA ID

11499974

Incident

Jan 3, 2023

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED FROM THE AXLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A SIGN. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TWO BROKEN RIBS, A LACERATED SPINE, AND INJURIES TO THE LEFT THUMB. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 213,000. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED.

NHTSA ID

10839761

Incident

Feb 27, 2016

Mileage

213,000 mi

I PURCHASED A USED CAR FROM JIM DORAN AUTO CENTER3075 N HWY 99W PO BOX 598 MC MINNGVILLE, OR 97128 503-472-3131 THIS VEHICLE WAS ADVERTISED AS A "CREAM PUFF" MEANING THE VEHICLE WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND AFTER I RECEIVED IT IN CALIFORNIA IT COST ME OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT EVEN KNOW THE SUV SOLD TO ME BY THIS DEALERSHIP WAS SOLD (AS-IS) BUT ADVERTISED AND A CAR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I HAVE PAID OVER $3,000 IN REPAIRS TO THIS CAR JUST TO BRING IT UP TO PASS A DMV VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR CALIFORNIA. SOME KIND OF RESOLUTION TO SATISFY ME MOMENTARILY FOR THE REPAIRS FOR THE FALSE ADVERTISING THAT THIS DEALERSHIP POSTED ONLINE FOR THE SALE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CAR SOLD TO ME: 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS SOLD (AS-IS) BUT THE SUV WAS ADVERTISED AS A "CREAM PUFF" BEING IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND IT'S BEEN ANYTHING BUT! THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE IS JUST UNDER $6,000 IN EXCELLENT CONDITION AND THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT EVEN IN FAIR CONDITION. *TR

NHTSA ID

10586689

Incident

Apr 5, 2013

Mileage

121,735 mi

I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO AN APPOINTMENT AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT THUMBED WHEN I MOVED FROM THE LIGHT TAKING OFF NOT LIKE IT WAS SHIFTING BUT AS SOMETHING WAS KNOCKED IN, THEN THE LOWER LIGHT I TURN ON IN THE TRUCK STOPPED WORKING, THE INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS AS WELL STOPPED ON THE 11 OF MARCH ABOUT 6 PM I WAS HEADING BACK IN FROM OUT OF TOWN HAD TO POSITION MY CELL PHONE SO I COULD SEE WHAT SPEED I WAS GOING, THE TURNING TO THE RIGHT KNOCKS LIKE SOMETHING IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, AND THE TO TOP IT OFF THE WIPER FROM THE BACK WINDOW LEAKS IN THE INSIDE WHEN I TRY TO CLEAN WITH FLUID, THE SEAT BELT AS WELL IS NOT LOCKING I AND MY ON STAR IT READS AND TALKS AS I TRIED TO SET UP AN ACCOUNT THE SYSTEM FAILED AND MY ENGINE STALLS AS WELL THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE RUNS HOT IF I GO IN TOWN AND STOP AT THE LIGHTS I CHECKED THE FLUID AND IT IS IN THEIR I CALLED GM AND THEY QUOTE AND QUOTE SAY THEIR WAS NEVER A RECALL ON MY VEHICLE BUT I SEE ONLINE THAT THEIR WAS WHY IS IT THAT THEY CAN'T SEEM TO LOCATE ANY INFORMATION I HATE THAT I AM ALWAYS GETTING DUPED IN WITH THESE VEHICLES AND THEN I GET MORE DEPRESSED AND SHUT DOWN AND FEEL LIKE ALL MY FUNDS MEAN NOTHING TO ANY ONE. *TR

NHTSA ID

10503236

Incident

Mar 6, 2013

Mileage

16,800 mi

REAR DIFFERENTIAL WILL NOT STOP GROANING ON ANY TURN. REAR DIFFERENTIAL NOW HAS TO BE REPLACED AND THE CAR ONLY HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT. WE ALSO HAVE TO REPLACE THE RACK AND PINION. THE TOTAL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH BOTH THESE WILL BE WELL OVER $5,000. IT IS EFFECTING THE TURNING PROCESS WHEN I NEED TO TURN THE CAR. ALSO HAVE A RACK AND PINION FAILURE. THE STEERING COLUMN COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND THE TOWING COMPANY HAD TO PUT OIL ALL OVER WHERE THE CAR WAS PARKED AND SLIDE IT UP TO THE CABLE TO TOW THE CAR. ENTIRE STEERING MECHANISM REPLACED BUT NOW THE RACK AND PINION HAS TO BE REPLACED. I THINK IT IS DUE TO THE STEERING COLUMN ISSUE. THAT IS WHEN IT STARTED. *TR

NHTSA ID

10328752

Incident

Jul 12, 2008

Mileage

72,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS PURCHASED NEW IN 2004. SHE STATED THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND WOULD GET LOUDER WHEN PROGRESSING SPEED. SHE ALSO STATED THERE WAS MUCH RESISTANCE IN THE BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING A STOP. THE DEALER STATED THE HUB BEARINGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THE BRAKES AND TIRES COULD BE AFFECTED. SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO REPLACED AND ALL FOUR TIRES DUE TO THE FAULTY HUB BEARINGS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNDER 79,500.

NHTSA ID

10292829

Incident

Nov 1, 2009

Mileage

79,500 mi

WHEEL BEARING ON THE 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS LAST YEAR WE REPLACED WHEEL BEARING ON FRONT WHEELS NOW LESS THAN YEAR LATER WE ARE HAVING PROBLEM SOME DAY THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE REPLACING BEARING IS NOT WORK MAKE BUICK REDESIGN WHEEL BEARING THANK YOU KEITH LORENZ. *TR

NHTSA ID

10221121

Incident

May 21, 2007

Mileage

78,000 mi

BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED ON MY WIFE'S 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. A SPECIAL 'EXTENDED WARRANTY' WAS ISSUED FOR THE 2002 (NHTSA ITEM #10020658). DUE TO THE RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE FAILURE OF BOTH WHEEL BEARINGS OCCURRED LONG BEFORE IT SHOULD HAVE AND I REQUESTED THAT HER VEHICLE BE INCLUDED IN THE WARRANTY AS IT FIT THE SAME CRITERIA. THE REPAIR WAS COSTLY AND ITS UNFAIR TO HAVE TO PAY FOR KNOWN DEFECTS AND NOT GET REIMBURSED. GM REFUSES TO REIMBURSE ME. *TR

NHTSA ID

10219690

Incident

Mar 1, 2007

MY FAMILY AND I WERE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE WHEEL BROKE OFF OF THE CONTROL ARM, BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY. THIS MADE MY WHEEL LOOK BENT INWARD AND UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

NHTSA ID

10215526

Incident

Dec 16, 2007