Buick Rendezvous Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,241 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file for the Buick Rendezvous, across 7 model years (2001–2007). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (486). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Buick Rendezvous years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rendezvous year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 Rendezvous: 486 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2003 Rendezvous: 281 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2004 Rendezvous: 200 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2001 Rendezvous: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 Rendezvous: 43 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2006 Rendezvous: 89 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Buick Rendezvous problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 295 | 7 | 6 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 206 | 6 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 142 | 6 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 120 | 6 | 1 |
| Power Train problems | 113 | 6 | 5 |
| Suspension problems | 103 | 6 | 8 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 86 | 5 | 4 |
| Steering | 79 | 7 | 9 |
| Engine | 70 | 6 | 1 |
| Air Bags | 65 | 6 | 33 |
| Visibility | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Equipment | 54 | 5 | 1 |
| Structure | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 44 | 6 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 38 | 6 | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 26 | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 22 | 4 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 4 | 2 |
| Wheels | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 19 | 6 | 1 |
| Seats | 14 | 6 | 1 |
| Tires | 13 | 7 | 1 |
| Traction Control System | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Buick Rendezvous problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2004: electrical system (76)
- 2003: engine and engine cooling (53)
- 2002: engine and engine cooling (115) · electrical system (103) · fuel system, gasoline (65)
All Buick Rendezvous model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 43 | 0 | — | Electrical System | Far fewer complaints than other years |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 89 | 1 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 138 | 1 | — | Electrical System | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 200 | 4 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 281 | 6 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 486 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Rendezvous | 4 | 0 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Rendezvous years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (486), 2003 (281) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Rendezvous year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Buick Rendezvous?
Electrical System, with 295 complaints across 7 model years.
How many recalls does the Buick Rendezvous have?
9 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.