Buick Rendezvous Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Rendezvous model year (2002–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Rendezvous Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 498 complaints
22 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Problem score: 556
7 recalls · 284 complaints
13 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 331
5 recalls · 200 complaints
16 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 257
Best Buick Rendezvous Years to Buy
0 recalls · 42 complaints
Main area: VISIBILITY
Problem score: 54
0 recalls · 89 complaints
Main area: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 105
2 recalls · 138 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 164
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Buick Rendezvous — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 42 | 54 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 0 | 89 | 105 | Good |
| 2005 | 2 | 138 | 164 | Good |
| 2004 | 5 | 200 | 257 | Caution |
| 2003 | 7 | 284 | 331 | Caution |
| 2002 | 3 | 498 | 556 | Avoid |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Buick Rendezvous Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Rendezvous models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report. Confirm all historical recalls have been completed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Rendezvous should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2002 Buick Rendezvous if possible. It has 3 recalls, 498 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The overall problem score is 556 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Rendezvous to buy?+
The 2007 Buick Rendezvous is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 54. It has only 0 recalls and 42 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Rendezvous has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2006, 2005 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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