2007 Buick Rendezvous

▲ Better than typical
2007 Buick Rendezvous
RENDERED 2026-09-17T00:39:49.575Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Buick Rendezvous Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2007 highlighted. 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 486 complaints 2002 2003: 281 complaints 2003 2004: 200 complaints 2004 2005: 138 complaints 2005 2006: 89 complaints 2006 2007: 43 complaints 2007
2007: 43 complaints
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YearComplaints
20014
2002486
2003281
2004200
2005138
200689
200743

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 26%

26% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and alternator/generator/regulator.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE MADE A NOISE THEN IT STALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120402

POWER TRAIN 19%

19% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING 47 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190523

Also filed under ENGINE

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing side/window and frontal.

CRASH INJURY
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AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AND ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AREA BY THE WHEEL, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE DRIVERS HEAD TO BREAK THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER HURT HER LEGS REAL BAD. WHY DIDN'T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY?

NHTSA ODI report, 20160926

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH BETWEEN TWO 18 WHEELERS, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER EIGHT TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE DUE TO THE AIR CURRENT FROM OTHER VEHICLES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081231

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER INJURED HER CHEST AND LEFT KNEE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080923

Also filed under SEAT BELTS

ENGINE 12%

12% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) 9%

9% of complaints: electronic stability control (esc) — 4 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (6 reports on file for this year).

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2006 ▲ 2005 ◆ 2004

WORST YEARS

■ 2002 ■ 2003 ◆ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Buick Rendezvous reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Buick Rendezvous is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Buick Rendezvous?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.