Complaints
196
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Buick Rendezvous Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#127 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:80,488 mi
Crash-related:2
#218 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:101,139 mi
#317 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:57,495 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 27 | 2 | — | 80,488 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 18 | — | — | 101,139 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 17 | 2 | — | 57,495 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 1 | — | 102,464 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 10 | 1 | — | 54,500 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | 1 | 175,668 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 114,037 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 8 | 1 | — | 57,500 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 8 | 1 | — | 124,782 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 102,201 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 91,297 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,488
Engine Problems
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,139
Steering Defects
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,495
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,464
Engine & Cooling
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,500
Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
175,668
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,037
Instrument Cluster
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,500
Gasoline Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,782
Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,201
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,297
Electronic Stability Control
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Electric
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly:Pressure Relief Devices
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2005 Buick Rendezvous — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2005 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2005 Buick Rendezvous has 196 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 27 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (27 complaints, avg 80,488 mi); Engine Problems (18 complaints, avg 101,139 mi); Steering Defects (17 complaints, avg 57,495 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,745 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
NHTSA complaints for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous include 14 crash-related reports, 1 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Rendezvous reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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