Major Problems with 2005 Buick Rendezvous Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2005 Buick Rendezvous

2005 Buick Rendezvous FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Victims: 3 Mileage: 136000 miles

2005 Buick Rendezvous ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Victims: 2 Mileage: 85300 miles

2005 Buick Rendezvous AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 196869 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Buick Rendezvous owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on may 27 2005 my husband purchased a 2005 buick rendezvous cx plus. 3 times since the purchase the vehicle...	26 ~ 74297 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph the engine stalled as...	16 ~ 83880 miles
STEERING dt*: the contact stated while turning the steering wheel in either direction at various speeds there was a loud whining...	15 ~ 31489 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2004 buick rendezvous experienced unexpected sudden acceleration.*mr the consumer was parking his vehicle when it accelerated suddenly. the vehicle struck...	13 ~ 86701 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i write to report an occurrence of uncontrollable acceleration in a buick rendezvous. i rented the current model year rendezvous...	10 ~ 54500 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl-the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated while driving up an incline at various speeds the fuel...	9 ~ 153793 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE upon starting the vehicle raw gas fumes enter the cab in such quantities that make it impossible to drive comfortably...	8 ~ 109184 miles
POWER TRAIN multiple problems with 2005 buick rendezvous. i am writing to you in regards to the front wheel bearing and hub....	8 ~ 106417 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the lights for the awd and abs systems...	8 ~ 43125 miles
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that when driving various speeds the vehicle would decelerate...	5 ~ 102201 miles
SUSPENSION all wheel drive disabled warning and abs light came on. also loss of power while going up hill. internet states	5 ~ 91297 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL multiple problems with 2005 buick rendezvous. i am writing to you in regards to the front wheel bearing and hub....	4 ~ 123658 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN 2005 buick rendezvous rolled from park with keys out of the ignition injuring consumers wife. *kb the consumer had other...	4 ~ 30750 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER we found out that we had a problem with my wife's vehicle. initially the vehicle was stationary. i took it...	3 ~ 66645 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the headlights fogged up when the temperature dropped. the...	3 ~ 95180 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2005 buick rendezvous anti lock light and all wheel drive light on and cant seem to be fixed. what the...	3 ~ 29333 miles
WHEELS the car stopped automatically at a stop light on a major hwy. i thought quickly and put it in neutral...	3 ~ 36667 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION buick 2005 rendezvous constant loud whining or moaning noise when you turn the wheel regardless of speed. it is embarrassing.	3 ~ 40720 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall letter #06v417000 regarding the gm repurchase of vehicles due to the frontal airbags...	3 ~ 25333 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2005 buick vin [xxx] engine died when the vehicle went downhill and stopped at traffic light. engine wouldn't start until...	3 ~ 15609 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i had to have both front wheel bearings replaced at 43 000 miles. i did extensive research and have found...	3 ~ 49950 miles
PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE a fuel leak occurred while idling with the gas running back toward and under the driver near the catalytic converter....	2 ~ 68000 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the rear hatch on the vehicle does not lock....	2 ~ 32000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN the steering system for the 2005 buick rendezvous cxl with 16000 miles bought new from gmc dealership exhibited the following...	2 ~ 2433 miles
STRUCTURE dt: 2005 buick rendezvous. the instrument panel cannot be read during certain day light conditions particularly the speedometer. consumer contacted...	2 ~ 8900 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while backing our of my driveway the vehicle started vibrating due to engine ignition malfunction but did not stall. at...	2 ~ 14790 miles
AIR BAGS takata recall was in a rollover and the airbags didn't deploy not one vin# [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the	1 ~ 196869 miles
SEATS i started driving my car and a few blocks away my locks started to lock and unlock constantly and they...	1 ~ 81000 miles
PARKING BRAKE tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. while the vehicle was in drive the contact attempted to shift to...	1 ~ 95000 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. while the vehicle was in drive the contact attempted to shift to...	1 ~ 95000 miles
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. while the vehicle was in drive the contact attempted to shift to...	1 ~ 95000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i own a 2005 buick rendezvous that is having safety issues concerning the awd brake system. four times over the...	1 ~ 61000 miles
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM i own a 2005 buick rendezvous that is having safety issues concerning the awd brake system. four times over the...	1 ~ 61000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE i recently purchased a 2005 buick rendezvous cxl. as i was exiting the driver side door the inner door handle...	1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the lift gate would not open. the vehicle...	1 ~ 50000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. the dealer stated...	1 ~ 50100 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the vehicle has goodyear integrity size p225/60/r17 (na) tires. while driving approximately 50...	1
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN left hub bearing had to be replaced at 65 000 miles and the right hub bearing had to be replaced	1 ~ 65000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that he is experienced total power steering failure as it...	1 ~ 38000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that he is experienced total power steering failure as it...	1 ~ 38000 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick rendezvous. the contact stated that during heavy snow and/or an ice storm the snow...	1 ~ 32000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle's abs system failed on 07/15/06 resulting in a collision. the vehicle was traveling...	1 ~ 15500 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the lights for the awd and abs systems...	1 ~ 18000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER dt*: the contact stated while traveling up or down a hill the fuel indicator gauge gives a false reading. the	1 ~ 20095 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY dt*: the contact stated the exterior rearview mirrors are too big and cause a blind spot. the dealership determined this...	1 ~ 33257 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS on impact from drivers side in middle of both doors car flipped on to passenger's side and spinned and skidded...	1 ~ 11000 miles
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: 2005 buick rendezvous. the horn is difficult and almost impossible to blow. the area is sensitive and the amount...	1 ~ 5000 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled while driving. the only warning was the battery light. when the vehicle stalled there...	1
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled while driving. the only warning was the battery light. when the vehicle stalled there...	1

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