Example carCar battery replacement for a 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Car battery replacement for the 2004 Buick Rendezvous: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2004 Buick Rendezvous for car battery replacement
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2004 Buick Rendezvous: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.6 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,550 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $3,844 | $4,062 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 200 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (83), fuel system (29) and service brakes (22). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V349000 | 2007-08-08 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, VARIATIONS IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS OR EXPOSURE TO HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES MAY LEAD TO FRACTURE OF THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE (ICV). |
| 05V157000 | 2005-04-20 | electrical system:ignition | 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. |
| 04V150000 | 2004-03-29 | latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STRUCTURAL SUPPORT AT THE LATCH ATTACHMENT IN THE REAR LIFTGATE MAY BE INADEQUATE TO RETAIN THE LATCH TO THE LIFTGATE IN CERTAIN SEVERE VEHICLE CRASH EVENTS. |
| 03V454000 | 2003-11-10 | fuel system, gasoline:storage | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A WELD BETWEEN THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE AND THE FUEL TANK CAN FAIL. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2004 Buick Rendezvous: Car battery replacement
The 2004 Buick Rendezvous and battery service: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A battery that struggles in the cold is often near the end of its life.
Your Rendezvous and the shop
Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 3.4L 6-cylinder. If you have the service history of your Rendezvous, have it ready for the shop. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The powertrain here is the 3.4L 6-cylinder with front-wheel drive and a 4-speed automatic.
The steps
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You approve the shop's quote before any work. We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job.
Stay on the road
Keep moving with a rental while the shop has your car, by the day at our usual rates. A rental from us keeps you moving while the shop has your car. Delivery starts at $75 plus distance; collecting the car yourself is free.
Small things that help
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Switch to winter tires before the first snow, and back in spring. Top up the washer fluid with a winter mix in the cold months.
Getting a clear quote
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate.
One more step
Describe the problem, and we arrange a trusted shop.
Request car battery replacement
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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