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Buick Rendezvous 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Buick Rendezvous: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

281Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
9Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
35Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Fuel and Propulsion System89 complaints

89 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 07V349000.

Engine64 complaints

64 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes49 complaints

49 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System47 complaints

47 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V052000.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 02V222000, 03V051000.

Vehicle Structure9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment8 complaints

8 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V250000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V150000.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V222000Reported August 9, 2002 - 133,221 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 9, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 133,221 vehicles across all affected models.

03V051000Reported February 14, 2003 - 130 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 130 vehicles across all affected models.

03V052000Reported February 20, 2003 - 4,512 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on February 20, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 4,512 vehicles across all affected models.

03V250000Reported July 15, 2003 - 1,707,825 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 1,707,825 vehicles across all affected models.

04V150000Reported March 29, 2004 - 103,956 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 103,956 vehicles across all affected models.

07V349000Reported August 8, 2007 - 20,594 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2007. The campaign covers an estimated 20,594 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

EA07006Opened April 18, 2007 - Closed September 13, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. Resulted in recall campaign 07V349000.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ06009Opened December 14, 2006 - Closed April 18, 2007

FUEL TANK LEAKAGE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

200316
200416
200533
200626
200734
200820
200914
201012
201114
201212
201310
201423
201524
201610
20173
20185
20191
20204
20212
20222
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.