2005 Buick Rendezvous Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Rendezvous years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buick Rendezvous. That ranks 4th out of 7 Rendezvous model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (38 complaints, 28%), typically at around 60,970 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 138owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Buick Rendezvous problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 38 | 28% | 60,970 | — | — |
| Engine | 18 | 13% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 18 | 13% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 12% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 10% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 9% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 8% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 7% | 185,812 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 6% | 117,703 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 4% | 124,453 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 4 | 3% | 130,386 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 17,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 2% | 78,048 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | 2% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 2% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 32,629 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 28,312 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Buick Rendezvous recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: 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. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: 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 in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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 then it started smoking like it was on fire my…
I bought my car from a used car lot. I had it about 3-4 months and out of the blue it overheated very quickly, the warning light was on, some type of loud buzzer was going off so I pulled over and let it cool off, it took about 45 minutes but it started back up. I checked all the fluids and coolant…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and was shuddering while shifting gear. The âService Engine Nowâ warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to side of the…
Steering feels like it gets tight and sticks when turning while moving
Car was sold to me in 2018. First day driving after purchase, overheated after going maybe a mile down the road. Have had several instances where this has happened, and several different parts replaced. Head gasket, water pump, thermostat, radiator flushed/filled, motor mount and left stranded…
Other Buick Rendezvous years
← 2004 Rendezvous · 2006 Rendezvous →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 43 | 0 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 89 | 1 |
| 2005 | 138 | 1 |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 200 | 4 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 281 | 6 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 486 | 2 |
| 2001 Rendezvous | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 38 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Buick Rendezvous a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Rendezvous model years, the 2005 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.