Trade in: 2004 Buick Rendezvous
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.8 to 13.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2004 Buick Rendezvous specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.4L 6-cylinder | 3.6L 6-cylinder | 3.4L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 13.8 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 276 g/km | 291 g/km | 307 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $18.29 | $19.22 | $20.31 |
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.
Thinking of buying the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2004 Buick Rendezvous for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. This page helps you judge the 2004 Buick Rendezvous before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Rendezvous
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA has 200 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, fuel system and service brakes. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
The numbers in plain words
Its 3.4L 6-cylinder drives through a 4-speed automatic. It runs on regular gas. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 35 litres for every 300 km, going by its 11.8 L/100 km combined rating. That works out to about $18.29 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,350 a year for 15,000 miles.
Who it is for
It suits winter trips and weekends with more gear than people. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
What the Rendezvous is like
The higher seat of an SUV gives a good view of the road in traffic.
A longer test drive
Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. Rent the Rendezvous for a week and see how it fits your life. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel.
Which one to look for
Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Within the 2004 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
The cost of driving it
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $18.29 in fuel. A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $182.90 at our price setting.
Still deciding?
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 2004 Buick Rendezvous from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Buick Rendezvous for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2004 Buick Rendezvous
Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Buick Rendezvous?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2004 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 2004 Buick Rendezvous have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2004 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.