2005 Buick

Rendezvous AWD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L

Buick Rendezvous: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain: 4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission: Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain: GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel: RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl: 6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration: Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy: 23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City: 16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb: 18 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr: $3,450EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range: 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors: 4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length: 186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width: 74 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height: 69 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase: 112 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight: 3,951 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
GVWR class: Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 138
Reported injuries: 10

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM20%
ENGINE9%
STEERING9%
POWER TRAIN9%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 192 total.

Buick Rendezvous: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain: 6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance: 6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance: 1 yr / 12k mi

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