Buick Rendezvous Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
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Buick Rendezvous — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007Best | 0 | 42 | 6 | VISIBILITY | Full report → |
| 2006 | 1 | 89 | 8 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2005 | 2 | 138 | 10 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2004 | 5 | 200 | 16 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2003 | 7 | 284 | 13 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Full report → |
| 2002Worst | 3 | 498 | 22 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Full report → |
Most Common Rendezvous Problems
Based on 1251 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
Rendezvous Years to Avoid
Best Rendezvous Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout years with low issues.
Years with the fewest combined complaints and recalls in recent data.
Buick Rendezvous Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Buick Rendezvous Reliability
What year Rendezvous has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2002 Buick Rendezvous had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 498 complaints and 3 safety recalls. See the full 2002 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Buick Rendezvous reliable?
The Buick Rendezvous has accumulated 1251 owner-filed complaints and 18 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2007 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Rendezvous.
What are the most common Rendezvous problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Buick Rendezvous across recent model years are: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (157 reports), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING (142 reports), FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (105 reports), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (100 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my Rendezvous has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Buick Rendezvous using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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