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 SYSTEM
Avg mileage:80,488 mi
Crash-related:2
#218 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:101,139 mi
#317 complaints
STEERING
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 SYSTEM | 27 | 2 | — | 80,488 mi | |
| ENGINE | 18 | — | — | 101,139 mi | |
| STEERING | 17 | 2 | — | 57,495 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 1 | — | 102,464 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | 1 | — | 54,500 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 10 | — | 1 | 175,668 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 9 | — | — | 114,037 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 8 | 1 | — | 57,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 8 | 1 | — | 124,782 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | — | 102,201 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | — | — | 91,297 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 123,658 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | 1 | — | 61,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 66,645 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | — | — | 25,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 15,609 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 95,180 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC | 3 | — | — | 88,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | — | — | 40,720 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 | — | — | 49,950 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 110,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | 14,790 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES | 2 | 1 | — | 136,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 32,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 2 | — | — | 4,866 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 8,900 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 196,869 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | 1 | — | 11,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 1 | — | — | 5,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | — |
Other Buick Rendezvous Years
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