Buick Rendezvous Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported deaths, injuries, crashes, and worst problem areas. Updated daily from federal databases.
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Buick Rendezvous — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Verdict | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Injuries | Deaths | Top Issue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007Best | Good | — | 41 | 6 | 9 | — | Power Train | Full report → |
| 2006 | Good | — | 65 | 8 | 13 | — | Engine | Full report → |
| 2005 | Caution | — | 112 | 12 | 14 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2004 | Caution | 3 | 146 | 10 | 16 | 1 | Electrical System | Full report → |
| 2003 | Caution | 3 | 203 | 8 | 11 | — | Fuel/Propulsion System | Full report → |
| 2002Worst | Avoid | 1 | 383 | 11 | 7 | — | Electrical System | Full report → |
6 model years shown. Crashes, injuries, and deaths from NHTSA complaint filings. Click any year for full details.
Most Common Buick Rendezvous Problems
Based on 950 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across all model years.
Rendezvous Years to Avoid
Best Rendezvous Years to Buy
Not enough data to identify standout low-problem years.
Years with fewest complaints and recalls.
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 — 383 complaints and 1 safety recalls. See the full 2002 report for specific defects.
Is the Buick Rendezvous reliable?
The Buick Rendezvous has accumulated 950 owner-filed complaints and 7 safety recalls across all model years in NHTSA's database. There have been 1 reported deaths associated with complaints. The 2007 model year shows the fewest reported issues. Always run a VIN check before purchasing any used Rendezvous.
What are the most common Rendezvous problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas are: Electrical System (154 reports), Engine And Engine Cooling (110 reports), Fuel System / Gasoline (72 reports), Fuel/Propulsion System (66 reports). Based on NHTSA complaints across all model years.
How do I check if my Rendezvous has an open recall?
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