Buick Rendezvous first generation

Buick Rendezvous first generation
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The Buick Rendezvous first generation (2002–2007): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GMT257

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,737 mm
Width1,869 mm
Height1,750 mm
Wheelbase2,845 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,237 complaints for model years 2002–2007. 67 crashes · 25 fires · 74 injuries · 3 deaths

  • Electrical system 236
  • Engine 219
  • Fuel system 201
  • Brakes 69
  • Transmission and drivetrain 49
  • Suspension 45

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 9 versions of the Buick Rendezvous first generation

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2007CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2006–2007CLKUP3.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2004–2006CLKUP3.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18–19 MPG (12.4–13.1 L/100 km) EPA291–307 g/km
2005–2006CLKUP3.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km
2002–2005CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2002–2005CLKUP3.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA276–291 g/km

Canada 3 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2006–2007Sport utility vehicle3.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.3–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle283–304 g/km
2004–2006Sport utility vehicle3.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.2–12.8 L/100 km 5-cycle281–294 g/km
2002–2005Sport utility vehicle3.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic11.6–13.5 L/100 km 5-cycle267–311 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.