Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 43 | −71% | — | Electrical | Good |
| 2006 | 89 | −53% | 1 | Electrical | Good |
| 2005 | 138 | −23% | 1 | Electrical | Average |
| 2004 | 200 | 1.3× | 4 | Electrical | Average |
| 2003 | 281 | 1.9× | 6 | Fuel System | Caution |
| 2002 | 486 | 3.8× | 2 | Engine | Avoid |
* Complaints compared with the median Rendezvous year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Buick Rendezvous problems
Latest Buick Rendezvous recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
On certain vehicles, variations in the manufacturing process or exposure to high ambient temperatures May lead to fracture of the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv).
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank. The recall will be mailed in two phases with the first phase beginning on December 4, 2007. The second phase will be mailed on December 13, 2007.
Air bags › Frontal
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.
Remedy: 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…
Electrical system › Ignition
On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. This can affect signals to the powertrain control module and, could cause intermittent vehicle stalls at any time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition relay free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2005. Owners May contact Pontiac at 1-800-620-7668 and Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
Latches/locks/linkages › Hatchback/liftgate › Lock
On certain sport utility vehicles, a structural support at the latch attachment in the rear liftgate May be inadequate to retain the latch to the liftgate in certain severe vehicle crash events.
Remedy: Dealers will add structural reinforcements to the liftgate in the area adjoining the latch assembly. Owner notification schedule began on June 21, 2004. Owners should contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080.
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the serial number of the fuel tank to see if it is on the list of affected tanks. If the serial number matches, the fuel tank will be replaced. Owner notification began November 4, 2003.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Buick Rendezvous should you avoid?
2002 and 2003 — these years have the most complaints relative to other Rendezvous years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2002.
What is the best year for the Buick Rendezvous?
2007 has the fewest complaints compared with other Rendezvous years at the same age, followed by 2006 and 2005. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Buick Rendezvous problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the electrical system (294), fuel & propulsion system (279) and engine & cooling (276). Electrical complaints peak in the 2002 model year.
How many recalls has the Buick Rendezvous had?
9 recalls across 2002–2007. The model year with the most is 2003. See all Buick Rendezvous recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.