CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Buick Rendezvous has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA, including 10 crashes, 1 fire, 10 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (39 reports).
1Recalls
138Owner complaints
10Crashes reported
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2005 Buick Rendezvous recalls
Most common 2005 Buick Rendezvous problems
Problem areas named in the 138 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 39 |
| Steering | 19 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 |
| Suspension | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
What owners report
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.
I bought my car from a used car lot. I had it about 3-4 months and out of the blue it overheated very quickly, the warning light was on, some type of loud buzzer was going off so I pulled over and let it cool off, it took about 45 minutes but it started back up. I checked all the fluids and coolant levels and everything was ok. This continued to happen for about 3 weeks, quickly overheat, lights, alarms pulled over, checked fluids over and over. After about 3 weeks it would quickly overheat and then shut off on its own and several times it happened so fast I barely got off the road.i took it to a mechanic that drove it around a little until it overheated which at this point only took about 3
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 âService Engine Nowâ 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.
STEERING FEELS LIKE IT GETS TIGHT AND STICKS WHEN TURNING WHILE MOVING
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.
2005 Buick Rendezvous questions
Does the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous: Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?
Based on 138 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (39), Steering (19), Power Train (19).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Buick Rendezvous has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
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