Buick Rendezvous recalls and problems
9 recalls and 1,241 owner complaints for 7 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
9
Complaints
1,241
Crashes reported
68
Fires reported
25
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Buick Rendezvous by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 0 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2006 Rendezvous | 1 | 89 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 1 | 138 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 4 | 200 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 2 |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 6 | 281 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 2 | 486 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 1 |
| 2001 Rendezvous | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Buick Rendezvous problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 312 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 209 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 149 | |
| Power Train | 120 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 119 | |
| Suspension | 105 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 85 | |
| Air Bags | 67 | |
| Visibility | 67 | |
| Steering | 64 |
All Buick Rendezvous recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V-349 | Aug 8, 2007 | 2002–2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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). |
| 06V-417 | Oct 31, 2006 | 2005–2006 | Air Bags | 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. |
| 05V-157 | Apr 20, 2005 | 2004 | Electrical System | On certain sport utility vehicles, contamination on ignition relay contacts can cause high resistance. |
| 04V-150 | Mar 29, 2004 | 2003–2004 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | 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. |
| 03V-454 | Nov 10, 2003 | 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain passenger vehicles, a weld between the fuel tank inlet check valve and the fuel tank can fail. |
| 03V-250 | Jul 15, 2003 | 2003 | Equipment | Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-052 | Feb 20, 2003 | 2003 | Steering | In some of these sport utility vehicles, the diameter of the steering column intermediate shaft is too small. |
| 03V-051 | Feb 14, 2003 | 2003 | Air Bags | On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. |
| 02V-222 | Aug 9, 2002 | 2002–2003 | Air Bags | Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Rendezvous?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2002 Buick Rendezvous has the most reports (486). Check the 2002 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Buick Rendezvous have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls covering Buick Rendezvous model years 2002–2006.
What are the most common Buick Rendezvous problems?
Owners report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems most often.