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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Passenger
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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If Door Unlocked, Increased Risk of Ejection
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Rear Seat
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
Go to
NHTSA
to learn more about these results.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash
Cost:
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Front into flat
barrier
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$
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246
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Front into angle
barrier
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$
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1219
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat
barrier
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$
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865
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Rear into pole
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$
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3957
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Average Damage
Per Test
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$
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1572
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
The low-speed damage
repair costs for this
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
were obtained from the
Insurance Institute for
Highway Safety, Highway
Loss Data Institute.
Learn more
about these results.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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53
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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55
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Substantially better than average
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Theft Index
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Not rated
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Not rated
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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08-09-2002
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Units potentially affected:
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133,221
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V222000
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Defective part or component:
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INTERIOR SYSTEMS:PASSENGER RESTRAINTS:AIR BAG:FRONTAL
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Description:
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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. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver. Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began August 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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107,383
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NHTSA campaign number:
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03V211000
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Defective part or component:
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LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
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Description:
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On certain sport utility vehicles, the liftgate structure may fracture around the latch reinforcement in the event of a severe, rear collision. The liftgate may separate from the latch assembly and open. An occupant could be ejected from the vehicle resulting in increased risk of personal injury. Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Dealers and customers will be notified of this recall during August 2003. Owners should contact Buick at 1-800-521-7300.
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This 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
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than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Transmission & Driveline
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Occasional problems on this vehicle are the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid, the 2-3 Shift Solenoid and the Transmission Valve Body. A problem with the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid can cause harsh and erratic shifts. The Transmission Valve Body becomes dirty and plugged. The cost to replace the Transmission Pressure Control Solenoid is estimated at $107.24 for parts and $273.00 for labor. The cost to remove the Transmission Valve Body, clean the passages and install a new 2-3 Shift Solenoid is estimated at $95.79 for parts and $552.50 for labor. All prices are estimated based at $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
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Steering & Suspension
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Brakes
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Starting & Charging
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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Accessories
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Infrequent problems reported, all with low repair costs
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This
2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Intellichoice Cost of Ownership & Value Rating
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Cost of Ownership (2002 - 2006):
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Ownership costs are the costs to purchase and operate a vehicle over a period of time.
Understanding these costs can save you money and help you make a wiser financial
decision when it comes time to select a vehicle. Intellichoice is one of the leading
providers of automotive information in the U.S.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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6 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Alignment and wheel balancing are considered maintenance after 7,500 miles. Basic warranty includes surface corrosion, batteries, adjustments, alternate transportation, roadside assistance, and tires. Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years 36,000 miles.
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This 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX/CXL warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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A versatile five- to seven-passenger crossover vehicle.
By Denise McCluggage, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Rendezvous deserves a look on the basis of economy alone. In the first place it uses regular unleaded gas, not premium. Its thirstiness is temperate for its size: 22 miles per gallon on the highway for the Versatrak, 24 mpg for the front-wheel-drive models.But where the Rendezvous really shines is in the window sticker department: Fully outfitted it is priced some $6500-$8000 below such all-wheel-drive vehicles as the Lexus 300 RX and the Acura MDX (and the Lexus does not have three rows of seats). But the vehicle's flexibility, ease and variety of use are also strong points in its favor. If this be crossover, bring 'em on. |
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Overview:
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Buick's all-new Rendezvous crosses over all the lines that used to separate sedans, minivans, and sport-utility vehicles. The word "crossover" is now becoming a word, as manufacturers are no longer putting quotation marks around it. No matter what you decide to call it, the Buick Rendezvous is well-priced and easy to like. The 2002 Buick Rendezvous is versatile, seating five to seven passengers. It's nicely styled. It has fine manners on the highway, a benefit of its unibody construction normally associated with sedans. At the same time, the four-wheel-drive version can cope with gnarly weather and marginal off-highway tracks with dignity. The three-row interior compares favorably with costlier vehicles. There is much to like here in terms of engineering, flexibility, and appearance.
Read the complete
2002 Buick Rendezvous review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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Awards
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