Vehicle safety record

2001 Buick Rendezvous Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Buick Rendezvous with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the lights (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2002 has 498.

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99/100Safety Index

AFar fewer problems than a typical Rendezvous year, for its age

#268 most complained-about 2001 vehicle

Complaints: 4
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Deaths: 0

Most common 2001 Buick Rendezvous problems

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No recalls for the 2001 Buick Rendezvous

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Buick Rendezvous. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.

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4 complaints about the 2001 Buick Rendezvous

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Electrical system

I was driving when the lights on panel went crazy, doors locking by themselves, ac locked, radio locked, and the security light was displayed. The engine stopped and I din't have any control overthe car, it was a scary experience. I pulled the car over and tried to start it up again, but the security light was flashing. I tried for almost ten minutes, but it seemed like it was no use. I called my husband and came back home, we came back the next day and turned it on and the car seemed okay again. I tried to drive...

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it today, but when I tried to leave the drive way it started all over again. I researched the problem, and it looks like I wasn't the only owner of this car to have these kind of problems. I have read lots of complaints of owners of this same car and having the same problems. I believe this car needs to be recalled, its not a new car but these problems are a safety hazard and I believe this electrical problem needs to be recalled and fixed without expenses to the owner. We can not wait for this problem to kill somebody in an accident. This is a family car and I don't want my family to die or get severely injured while using it.

SteeringCrash1 injury

The power steering assist cut off intermittently while driving 0-55 mph. *Ak *sc

Wheels & tires

While driving a noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that front right tire was the cause of the noise. Noise continued. Consumer bought a new tire, which did not remedy the problem. *Ak

Lights

While traveling 60-70 mph and without any indication headlights shorted out, causing poor visibility. Dealer has been contacted. *Ak

Buick Rendezvous: every year compared

42001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2005	138	2	10	1	Electrical system	C
2004	200	5	14	2	Electrical system	D
2003	284	7	12	13	Fuel system	D
2002	498	3	18	8	Engine & cooling	F
2001	4	0	1	0	Electrical system	A

All Rendezvous years

2001 Buick Rendezvous vs rivals

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Grade
2001 Buick Rendezvous	4	0	1	A
2001 Buick Lesabre	335	0	10	F	Compare
2001 Buick Regal	194	8	5	F	Compare
2001 Buick Century	152	5	9	F	Compare
2001 Buick Park Avenue	64	2	3	F	Compare

More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.

Questions about the 2001 Buick Rendezvous

Does the 2001 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Buick Rendezvous right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Buick Rendezvous?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), lights (1), steering (1).

How many complaints has the 2001 Buick Rendezvous had?

4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on June 12, 2003 and the latest on July 28, 2015. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.

Is the 2001 Buick Rendezvous a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 99 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Rendezvous year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Buick Rendezvous years have the most complaints?

2002 (498), 2003 (284), 2004 (200). See every Buick Rendezvous year compared.

What should I do if my 2001 Buick Rendezvous has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked 18 hours ago. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data