Buick Rendezvous recalls and complaints by year
Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Buick Rendezvous, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.
Last updated: (NHTSA data snapshot)
At a Glance
Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Buick Rendezvous, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
- Coverage spans model years 2001–2007 with 14 recall campaigns and 1795 complaints in NHTSA data.
- Years with the most recall activity: 2003 (6), 2004 (4), and 2002 (2).
- Years with the most complaint volume: 2002 (690), 2003 (407), and 2004 (300).
- Top recall themes: Airbags, Fuel and emissions, and Electrical.
- Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Engine and engine cooling.
- Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
- Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas. Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Airbags
3 campaigns · Years: 2002–2003, 2005–2006These campaigns relate to airbag system components and deployment/airbag readiness issues.
Fuel and emissions
2 campaigns · Years: 2002–2004These campaigns relate to fuel delivery or emissions components where leaks or failures can raise safety risk.
Electrical
1 campaign · Years: 2004These campaigns relate to wiring or electrical components that can cause warning lights, loss of function, or fire risk in some cases.
- 05V157000 · Electrical system: Ignition
Equipment and labeling
1 campaign · Years: 2003These campaigns relate to equipment compliance, labeling, or tires.
- 03V250000 · Equipment: Owners/service/other manual
Seats and restraints
1 campaign · Years: 2003–2004These campaigns relate to seats, belts, airbags restraint integration, or child restraint anchoring components.
- 04V150000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Steering and suspension
1 campaign · Years: 2003These campaigns relate to steering or suspension components that can affect vehicle control or stability.
- 03V052000 · Steering
Most Reported Issues
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Buick Rendezvous in NHTSA complaint data are Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Engine and engine cooling.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 67 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Power train, Engine. |
| 2006 | 1 | 131 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2005 | 1 | 196 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine, Steering. |
| 2004 | 4 | 300 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Steering. |
| 2003 | 6 | 407 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling. |
| 2002 | 2 | 690 |
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Electrical system, Engine and engine cooling, Fuel/propulsion system. |
| 2001 | 0 | 4 |
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Exterior lighting:headlights, Tires, Steering:hydraulic power assist system. |
What to Do Next
- Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
- If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
- If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
Recall Evidence by Year
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model. The default text is an original summary line, with official notice text available on demand.
Most common areas involved: Air bags , Fuel system and Latches/locks/linkages
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⚠️ Important Safety Information
Recall Explained provides independent analysis of official NHTSA data. This site does not replace the official NHTSA VIN lookup and should not be treated as legal or safety advice for your specific vehicle.
For any safety concerns: Always check your VIN on the official NHTSA site and contact an authorized dealer.