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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3G5DA03E04S••••••2004 Buick RENDEZVOUS
That is about average for the 2004 Buick RENDEZVOUS — 5 complaints per build across 33 builds.
7on this build
162on the model
33builds in total
1injuries
Most reportedVisibility 2Fuel System 2Air Bags 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Fuel SystemOct 2020
The contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while refueling, gasoline leaked from the vehicle. The contact became aware that the gas tank was fractured while refueling the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was inspected and…
Fuel/propulsion SystemOct 2017
The contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact observed an abnormal fuel odor within the vehicle without warning. In addition, a slow drip from the fuel tank was observed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that there was a leak from the fuel…
Electrical SystemDec 2015
The contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled as the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage…
SuspensionMar 2013
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…
Service BrakesJun 2012
The contact owns a 2004 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the ABS system and the traction control system engaged without warning. Also, the fuel gauge was providing erroneous readings. The vehicle was taken to a repair local shop, who was…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3G5DA03E04S560063 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.