2005 Buick Rendezvous
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 138
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2005
None on file
28% of complaints
Complaints per year
2005: 138 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 486 |
| 2003 | 281 |
| 2004 | 200 |
| 2005 | 138 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2007 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
28% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.
Show complaint excerpts
I was driving down eastern and stewart in las vegas nv when the car stalled and would not start again while trying to coast into a 7-11 parking lot hit a wall and car rear ended me .
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-11-14
2005 Buick Rendezvous rolled from park with keys out of the ignition injuring consumers wife. *kb the consumer had other problems with the vehicle such as the power steering becoming hard . The dealer replaced the pump and the power steering rack.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-08-21
Steering
14% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing pump and hose, piping, and connections.
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My kids and I were driving down the road all of a sudden I heard this loud sound and then my car wouldn't turn left or right the steering wheel turned but not the car thank God I wasn't goin very fast I was able to slowly pull to the side of the rd...
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-10-07
Power train
14% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and driveshaft.
Engine
13% · 18 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Have had to replace head caskets two times since I bought this now having problems with gas smell when I turn on heater whats next its got about 51000 miles on…
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-10-29
Engine and engine cooling
10% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing engine and emission control.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated…
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2007-04-27Fuel system, other07E021000 Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, and FP10027-11B1, sold after January 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on April 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Buy-smart checklist
2005 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 39 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 19 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
- Recall 07E021000 · Fuel system, other
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- Is the 2005 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Buick Rendezvous is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.