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
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
3 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 9
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
Best Buick Rendezvous Years to Buy
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
1 recall · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 3
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Buick Rendezvous — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | Excellent |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 9 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 3 | Good |
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 2003 Buick Rendezvous if possible. It has 3 recalls, 0 owner complaints. The overall problem score is 9 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Rendezvous to buy?+
The 2005 Buick Rendezvous is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 3. It has only 1 recall and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Rendezvous has the fewest problems?+
The 2005, 2006 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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