Certified Pre-Owned: 2003 Buick Rendezvous
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 6 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 6
For sale
Rent a 2003 Buick Rendezvous for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
2003 Buick Rendezvous specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $20.31 |
2003 Buick Rendezvous: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.4 L | 3.4 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 24 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 18 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 22 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,350 | US$3,700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,658 | $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 2003 Buick Rendezvous
- NHTSA lists 6 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 281 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (55), service brakes (48) and electrical system (47). 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). |
| 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. |
| 03V250000 | 2003-07-15 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM. |
| 03V052000 | 2003-02-20 | steering | IN SOME OF THESE SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DIAMETER OF THE STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT IS TOO SMALL. |
| 03V051000 | 2003-02-14 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE. |
| 02V222000 | 2002-08-09 | air bags:frontal | CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Buick Rendezvous: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2003 Buick Rendezvous for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. Here is the 2003 Buick Rendezvous for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
What to check on the Rendezvous
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Reading the spec sheet
Power: the 3.4L 6-cylinder; drive: front-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Fuel use is rated 11.8 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 35 litres. For 1,000 km, budget about $182.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Rendezvous
As an SUV, it sits higher than a sedan, which makes getting in and loading easier.
Good uses for the Rendezvous
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.
Try before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A week with the Rendezvous answers more than any brochure. Try the Rendezvous on your commute, then decide.
Running costs
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,350 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Within the 2003 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which.
One more step
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2003 Buick Rendezvous from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2003 Buick Rendezvous for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2003 Buick Rendezvous
Does CarmaCars sell the 2003 Buick Rendezvous?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2003 Buick Rendezvous before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2003 Buick Rendezvous have recalls?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2003 Buick Rendezvous cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3658.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.