Window & Wiper complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl contact owns a 2007 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the side mirrors block her vision while driving at any speed. After adjusting the seat and mirror, her vision was still obstructed by the side mirror. The mirror blocked the view of other vehicles and pedestrians. The failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 7,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the side rearview mirrors were blocking the view of the intersection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since they were not able to alter the design of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the side view mirrors on his vehicle were too large and too high. If there was any vehicle within a 12 inch radius, he would not see it when looking out of the passenger side view mirror. The failure almost caused two crashes. He took the vehicle to the dealer, but they had no replacement mirrors in another size. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The contact also attempted to find aftermarket mirros of a different size, but was informed that there were none. He had to conform to FMVSS regarding replacement mirrors and the proper size of the mirrors. The current mileage was approximately 41,000 and failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to immediately restart on numerous occasions. In addition, the contact noticed that the control panel on the driver side door was not operating properly. As a result, the windows would not roll down and the doors would not lock. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the start switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 05V157000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 166,000.
I was driving the vehicle to an appointment and all of a sudden it thumbed when I moved from the light taking off not like it was shifting but as something was knocked in, then the lower light I turn on in the truck stopped working, the interior dash lights as well stopped on the 11 of March about 6 pm I was heading back in from out of town had to position my cell phone so I could see what speed I was going, the turning to the right knocks like something is about to fall off, and the to top it off the wiper from the back window leaks in the inside when I try to clean with fluid, the seat belt as well is not locking I and my on star it reads and talks as I tried to set up an account the system failed and my engine stalls as well the temperature gauge runs hot if I go in town and stop at the lights I checked the fluid and it is in their I called GM and they quote and quote say their was …
While driving 50 MPH in inclement weather windshield wipers failed. This caused poor visibility. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the windshield wipers needed to be replaced. Both wiper arms snapped and interlocked when put them into operation for the first time, these arms overlap's one another with a very close tolerance. Wiper on passenger side deformed and twisted as it pulled away from the other after interlocking. Rubber blade pulled out leaving the metal arm to sweep the windshield and scratch on the glass.
When driving on the highway, white/terrible smelling smoke came rolling out of the vents inside my vehicle. It was so bad that I had to pull over, as it was burning my throat/nose/eyes and made me dizzy- this was in a matter of just a few short minutes. No dashboard lights or other signs of vehicle malfunction occurred at that time; however, this was a very alarming safety situation for my children, who were also in the vehicle...! The fire department was called, along with the police and a tow truck; as I obviously was not willing to drive the vehicle any further! …
Tl contact owns a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that her vehicle stalls and shuts off at all times. The vehicle also smokes a lot and the gasket overheated. In addition, the driver's side window dropped down into the door. The Buick dealer has had the vehicle for over a week making repairs. The dealer stated that different failures keep arising, such as the air mast flow sensor had to be changed twice, along with the water pump, timing belt, and new thermostats were installed. The repair could possibly cost more than $2,000. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 140,000.
Frequently asked questions
Which Buick Rendezvous years have window & wiper problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2002 (23), 2003 (20), 2004 (9), 2006 (6) and 2007 (5) model years. Window & Wiper complaints make up 5% of all complaints for the 2002.
Is there a recall for Buick Rendezvous window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for any Buick Rendezvous model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Buick Rendezvous window & wiper problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 47,000 miles; 56% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the power window devices and controls (18 mentions), followed by the rearview mirrors/devices › exterior (10).
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.