Is the Buick Rendezvous Reliable?
2002–2007 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Buick Rendezvous Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 41 | 9 | — | 66 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 65 | 13 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2005 | 0 | 112 | 14 | — | 63 | Fair |
| 2004 | 3 | 146 | 16 | 1 | 39 | Poor |
| 2003 | 3 | 203 | 11 | — | 50 | Fair |
| 2002 | 1 | 383 | 7 | — | 62 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Rendezvous Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Rendezvous scores 11 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Buick Rendezvous Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 950 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buick Rendezvous reliable?+
The Buick Rendezvous scores 57/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 7 recall campaigns and 950 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Rendezvous is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2007 Rendezvous achieved the highest reliability score of 66/100 with 0 recalls and 41 complaints.
How many miles does a Rendezvous last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Buick Rendezvous owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Rendezvous will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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