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2005 Buick Rendezvous Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Buick Rendezvous, most often about the electrical (28% of complaints, typically around 61,000 miles). It is 4th of 7 Rendezvous model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2005 Buick Rendezvous problems
Electrical
38 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 61,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, ignition, horn.
When turning into my driveway the engine shuts off losing all steering. This has happened several times in the past (since 2009) usually when turning right from a stop sign or turning right into my driveway.
Speedometer giving inaccurate reading totally inoperable. All gauges instrument panel not working. Awd disable light remains on. Tachometer, speedometer, heat gauge reads erroneous speeds higher than true speeds. High 135mph when stopped. Totally inoperable.
Engine
32 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 75,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Update: prior issues were due to BCM failure which that was my assumption based on numerous owner reviews. This part is a major safety issue if fails and Buick is aware and won't recall. These should last for the life of the vehicle. Occasionally one will go bad but shouldn't. The fact that many Rendezvous models face…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the heat failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the thermostat needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent…
Fuel system
19 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 135,000 miles. Parts named most often: storage.
Over the past year I have been contacting Buick and delphi about the recall on the fuel system in my 2005 Buick Rendezvous. I recently slightly passed out and crashed in the car due to being overcome by the intensive raw gas fumes. I recently contacted both again and I was told that there is a recall on certain…
When I would start my car in the morning, I would get a overwhelming gas smell in my to point of me thinking gas was leaking underneath my and I would get out and check and nothing. I took it to a mechanic and asked him if the car was leaking gas and he said no. I'm constantly adding power steering fluid to my vehicle…
Steering
18 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 44,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that he is experienced total power steering failure as it pertains to the pump and the hoses. He has contacted the dealer or the manufacturer. The current mileage is 41,000 and failure mileage was 38,000. Updated 07/10/07
Buick 2005 Rendezvous constant loud whining or moaning noise when you turn the wheel regardless of speed. It is embarrassing. No one can figure it out. It has been ongoing for over a year now.
Transmission
17 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 80,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle hubs.
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while driving 10 MPH and the vehicle would not go up hills. The vehicle would go in the reverse direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was equipped with too much transmission fluid. The contact…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In march 2009, while driving 10 MPH, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled without warning and he was unable to shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was inspected and diagnosed with a faulty transmission. The dealer replaced the…
Speed control
13 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 103,000 miles.
My wife was driving down the interstate at 70 mile per hour when the accelerator pedal jammed itself down speeding up the car. When she noticed that this had happened she hit the brakes and nothing happened. The brakes seemed as though they were not working. Not knowing what else to try she then attempted to engage…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH, there was a sudden loss of engine power as the electronic throttle control warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Suspension
11 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 51,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Wheel bearings on a 3 year old vehicle failed on the right side. After a $300+ repair bill, now the left side has the same problem. A pretty new vehicle is dangerous to drive.
Both front wheel bearings had to be replaced with only 52,000 miles on the vehicle. This component failure was extremely premature and indicates a defect in the wheel bearings. Another compliant to NHTSA listed the same problem on a vehicle with only 43,000 miles.
Brakes
9 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 92,000 miles. Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that the brake system failed when the brake pedal was engaged. The contact mentioned that the brake pedal felt soft, hesitated, and vibrated as it emitted a loud grinding noise. The all wheel drive and the anti lock light illuminated. The vehicle was taken…
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rendezvous. While the vehicle was in drive the contact attempted to shift to park but the vehicle would not respond. The contact shut the vehicle off and tried to restart it but it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a transmission shop. The technician stated that the torque…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Buick Rendezvous recalls
Air bags: frontal
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Buick Rendezvous
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (38 complaints, typically around 61,000 miles); engine (32 complaints, typically around 75,500 miles); fuel system (19 complaints, typically around 135,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 31, 2006 (air bags). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Buick Rendezvous?
- It is 4th of 7 Rendezvous model years by number of complaints, with 138 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.