NHTSA — Steering: Linkages: Tie Rod Assembly Problems

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,584 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2002 Buick Rendezvous steering problems

steering problem

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2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 062005

Rendezvous 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,168 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Air condition not working properly, took to a dealer and found A/C condenser defective. Dealer replaced condenser. Front passenger side tire making a grating sound when making a sharp turn, took to dealer, and found passenger side tie rod defective it was replaced 1 year and 6 months ago. The problem has recurred.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #1

Nov 042003

Rendezvous 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles
While driving transmission jerked and won't shift properly from second to third gear. Dealer replaced the transmission. Also, in the last past five months, the liftgate hinges/tie rod, and ignition switch had been replaced. Gears and tires were replaced, but problem still exists.

- South Burlington, VT, USA

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