2005 Buick Rendezvous: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 138 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is electrical system (20% of complaints); the 2007 model year looks more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2007
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“My kids and I were driving down the road all of a sudden I heard this loud sound and then my car wouldn't turn left or right the steering wheel turned but not the car thank God I wasn't goin very fast I was able to slowly pull to the side of the rd then it started smoking like it was on fire my kids and I had to hurry and jump out an the carlot I got it from is picking it up to be looked at.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2025
“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35-40 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and was shuddering while shifting gear. The "Service Engine Now" warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to side of the roadway, turn off and restart the vehicle and drove to her residence safely. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.”Owner report · Engine · Apr 2022
“My 2005 buick rendezvous ---heads were leveled and complete valve job done with new water pump, thermostat, relay belt,bypass hose, upper radiator hose, and complete coolant flush. My car keeps running hot. Please help!”Owner report · Engine · Sep 2019
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“"takata recall" was in a rollover and the airbags didn't deploy not one VIN# [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Feb 2019
“Speed gauge does not work properly car runs boiling hot while temp gauge says it's cool, fuel guage goes out like I'm dumping fuel on the interstate at high speed,car shuts off, so dangerous, you never know when it will happen.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2018
“I have a gas leak coming from the bottom of my car is the fuel line and every year I have to change my power steering punk and I get regular oil changes and my transmission still goes slow and my car smells like fart I'm a truck driver so I left a year-and-a-half ago so my car been sitting I just got back home about 2 weeks ago and these are the problems that I'm facing now .why”Owner report · Suspension · May 2018
“Car was sold to me in 2018. First day driving after purchase, overheated after going maybe a mile down the road. Have had several instances where this has happened, and several different parts replaced. Head gasket, water pump, thermostat, radiator flushed/filled, motor mount and left stranded several occasions due to this issue. Twice having to walk in the winter with my daughter. Vehicle overheats in motion, stationary and regardless of city or highway.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2018
“Gas smell in car interior, both when stationary and when in motion. Noticed a rusted fuel line, approximate location under drivers seat.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jan 2018
“It feels like the transmission is going out but only sometimes. On occasion it will be driving fine then I go to pull off from a stop and it just wont really go like maybe skips 1st gear or at least part of it. It's crazy and dangerous. I do not believe it to be the transmission. Only happens from complete stop, sometimes. Buick rendezvous 05”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2018
“Pcm has been causing problems. I first lost my speedometer with no idea how to fix it. Intermittent gas gage problems, and now vehicle cuts out while driving. Mechanic has ruled out plugs and wires, coils, ignition control and more. Now, I must go to the dealership with it. This recall is listed on 2004”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2017
When filing, owners marked a crash in 10 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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 OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
How other years compare
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Is the 2005 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
NHTSA has 138 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The most complained-about area is electrical system (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2005 Buick Rendezvous problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 61,000 miles or less.
Does the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning air bags:frontal. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.