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2007 Buick Rendezvous Engine problems

Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2007 Buick Rendezvous's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 16% of all its complaints, most recently on January 21, 2020. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

Transmission & drivetrainDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

I turned in my car to the dealership and when I went back too purchase it back they had changed out the dash and cluster the miles were not correct they also doubled the price of the the car

Filed Incident Power train · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11300989
Transmission & drivetrainEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. While driving 47 mph, the vehicle stalled and the battery and check engine warning indicators illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed and repaired the body control module, but the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again. The failure mileage was 167,000.

Filed Incident Power train · EngineNHTSA 11209516
SteeringEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering assist light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road where it was restarted. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.

Filed Incident Steering · EngineNHTSA 10735589
Transmission & drivetrainBrakesEngine & cooling

I was traveling on I - 75 at 65mph and the vehicle engine stopped. No power steering no brakes. I coasted to the median turned of the ignition waited aprox. 15 Seconds and turned on the ignition and the vehicle started. *Tr

Filed Incident Power train · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10614492
Electrical systemEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the battery warning light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the alternator failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage 130,000. Djr

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 10610672
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

Summary: on certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time. Consequence: the vehicle cannot be restarted immediately. If this were to occur, it could result in a vehicle crash. *Tr

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 10425250
Engine & coolingBody, doors & structureAcceleration & cruise controlEquipment & accessoriesElectrical system

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 buick rendezvous. While driving 10 mph, the instrument panel lights illuminated. When the contact depressed the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and then accelerated. She stated that the vehicle felt as if it would stall when the accelerator pedal was depressed. When she removes her foot from the brake pedal, she felt a sensation and the vehicle would accelerate very quickly. The dealer noticed that the instrument panel lights were illuminated and stated that the accelerator...

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pedal sensor was the cause of the malfunction and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the vehicle and stated that if someone would inspect the vehicle, the failure would appear. Approximately one month later, the failure recurred for the second time. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer with the failure still present. The dealer stated that they would keep the vehicle and notify the contact of the situation. He also stated that there were other failures with the vehicle, such as the engine hesitating upon start up, the radio malfunctioning, and the doors jamming. The dealer stated that nothing could be done about the engine until it malfunctioned. The radio was replaced and the doors were repaired; however, the doors continue to malfunction occasionally. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 9,800 and failure mileage was 9,300.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Structure · Vehicle speed control · Equipment · Electrical systemNHTSA 10221050

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