Buick Rendezvous Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Buick Rendezvous model year (2002–2007) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Buick Rendezvous Years to Avoid
1 recall · 383 complaints
7 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 400
3 recalls · 203 complaints
11 reported injuries
Top issue: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Problem score: 234
3 recalls · 146 complaints
16 reported injuries
1 reported death
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 192
Best Buick Rendezvous Years to Buy
0 recalls · 41 complaints
Main area: POWER TRAIN
Problem score: 59
0 recalls · 65 complaints
Main area: ENGINE
Problem score: 91
0 recalls · 112 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 140
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Buick Rendezvous — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 41 | 9 | — | 59 | Good |
| 2006 | 0 | 65 | 13 | — | 91 | Good |
| 2005 | 0 | 112 | 14 | — | 140 | Caution |
| 2004 | 3 | 146 | 16 | 1 | 192 | Caution |
| 2003 | 3 | 203 | 11 | — | 234 | Caution |
| 2002 | 1 | 383 | 7 | — | 400 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Rendezvous should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2002 Buick Rendezvous if possible. It has 1 recall, 383 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 400 — 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 59. It has only 0 recalls and 41 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Rendezvous has the fewest problems?+
The 2007, 2006, 2005 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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