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2002 Buick Rendezvous Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

SUV 2 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall 2003 →

Fuel tank capacity

18.0gal · 68 L

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous has a fuel tank capacity of 18.0 gallons (68 liters) on every trim.

A full tank is good for roughly 396–432 highway miles or 288–306 miles around town, going by the EPA ratings.

18.0 gal · Smaller than 62% of 2002 models we list.

Highway range
396–432 mi
City range
288–306 mi
Fuel
Regular unleaded
EPA combined
18–20 MPG
EPA size class
Sport Utility Vehicle

2002 Buick Rendezvous fuel tank capacity by trim

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Drive
no difference

All 2 trims

MPG and range are city / highway.

TrimEngineDrive Tank MPG city / hwy Range city / hwy
CX AWD 4dr SUV 3.4L 6cyl 4A · AWD MPG 16 / 22Range 288 / 396 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A AWD 18.0 gal68 L 16 / 22 288 / 396 mi
CX Fwd 4dr SUV 3.4L 6cyl 4A · FWD MPG 17 / 24Range 306 / 432 mi 3.4L 6cyl 4A FWD 18.0 gal68 L 17 / 24 306 / 432 mi

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. Range is tank size times EPA city or highway MPG.

How far a 2002 Buick Rendezvous goes on a tank

Gallons left and the distance they cover at each mark on the fuel gauge, at EPA city and highway mileage. At the combined rating of 18 MPG, a full 18.0-gallon tank covers about 324 miles.

GaugeGallonsHighway milesCity miles
Full18.0396288
3/413.5297216
1/29.0198144
1/44.59972
1/82.35036

Over 15,000 miles a year (the EPA's yearly estimate) this configuration uses about 833 gallons, roughly 46 full tanks.

In real driving: owners who log fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.2 MPG in the Rendezvous (6 drivers), about 382 miles on a full 18.0-gallon tank.

Fuel gauges aren't perfectly linear and the low-fuel light comes on with a few gallons still in the tank, so plan your stop before the last eighth.

EPA combined
18–20 MPG
Tailpipe CO2
444–494 g/mi
Source
EPA ratings

What it costs to fill up a 2002 Buick Rendezvous

$76.86 to fill the 18.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
18.0 galRegular$4.27$76.86$57.64

By region, 18.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$72.36
Midwest$4.27$76.86
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$66.60
Rocky Mountain$4.46$80.28
West Coast$5.42$97.56
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$106.02

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 18.0-gallon tank$76.86
  • A year of driving (15,000 mi)$3,558

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Rendezvous tank size in other years

2002 is the first Rendezvous model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2007 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 414 mi
2006 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 414 mi
2005 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 432 mi
2004 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 432 mi
2003 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 432 mi
2002 Rendezvous 18.0 gal 432 mi
Buick Rendezvous fuel tank by model year
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Every Rendezvous year 2003 Buick Rendezvous →

2002 Buick Rendezvous vs similar 2002 SUVs

The Rendezvous has the smallest tank of the seven 2002 SUVs compared here: 18.0 gallons, against 22.5 for the Ford Explorer.

2002 modelTankLongest highway range
Ford Explorer 22.5 gal 450 mi
Mercury Mountaineer 22.5 gal 428 mi
Nissan Pathfinder 21.1 gal 380 mi
Isuzu Axiom 19.5 gal 371 mi
Mitsubishi Montero Sport 19.5 gal 410 mi
Toyota 4Runner 18.5 gal 333 mi
Buick Rendezvous 18.0 gal 432 mi

Other 2002 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

2002 Buick Rendezvous fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous, out of 2 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

StorageAug 8, 2007 · NHTSA 07V349000 · General Motors Corp. · 20,594 vehicles

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).

Risk and remedy

Risk: A fracture may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on december 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on december 13, 2007. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080; chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668. The vehicle population includes buick rendezvous and pontiac aztek vehicle built in may 2003; chevrolet venture and pontiac Montana vehicles built from june through august 2002; and all vehicles registered in Nevada, Arizona, virgin islands, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous holds 18.0 gallons (68 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous gas tank hold?

The 2002 Buick Rendezvous tank holds 68 liters, or 18.0 gallons in US gallons.

Does AWD change the 2002 Buick Rendezvous gas tank?

No. AWD and FWD versions of the 2002 Buick Rendezvous use the same 18.0 gal tank.

How far can a 2002 Buick Rendezvous go on a full tank?

About 396–432 miles on the highway and 288–306 miles in town, going from full to empty at its EPA ratings. Expect less in practice, since nobody runs the tank dry.

How many miles can a 2002 Buick Rendezvous go on a quarter tank?

About 99 highway miles or 72 in town from the 18.0-gallon tank, which has roughly 4.5 gallons left at the quarter mark. Gauges aren't exact, so treat that as a guide.

How many miles does a 2002 Buick Rendezvous really get on a tank?

Drivers who log their fill-ups at fueleconomy.gov average 21.2 MPG in the 2002 Buick Rendezvous (6 drivers), which works out to about 382 miles on a full 18.0-gallon tank.

What gas does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 18.0-gallon tank from empty costs $76.86. It ranges from $66.60 in the Gulf Coast to $106.02 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 2002 Buick Rendezvous?

About 112 pounds for the 18.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 2002 Buick Rendezvous have a bigger gas tank than the Ford Explorer?

No. The 2002 Ford Explorer holds up to 22.5 gallons; the 2002 Buick Rendezvous holds up to 18.0.

Has the 2002 Buick Rendezvous had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 2002 Buick Rendezvous: 07V349000 (storage). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings (fueleconomy.gov). Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Buick fuel system recalls).
  • Real-world MPG: driver-reported fill-ups shared at fueleconomy.gov (My MPG).

Does your owner's manual say something different? Let us know and we'll fix it. More on how we check the numbers.

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