2007 Buick Rendezvous problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Among the better years
The 2007 Buick Rendezvous is among the quieter years of the Rendezvous on NHTSA's books: 70 complaints (64% below the model's median year), no recalls, and no open investigations. Complainants reported 11 injuries in total across these filings.
No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across electrical system (16), engine (8), and transmission (8), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.
70
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
7
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
11
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2007 compare to other Rendezvous years?
What are the most common 2007 Buick Rendezvous problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 16 | 23% | ▼ down |
| Engine | 8 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Transmission | 8 | 11% | ▼ down |
| Airbags | 6 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Visibility & Wipers | 5 | 7% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 5 | 7% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 3 | 4% | ▲ up |
| Body & Structure | 3 | 4% | — flat |
| Suspension | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Brakes | 3 | 4% | ▼ down |
| Other | 2 | 3% | — flat |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 3% | — flat |
| Speed Control | 2 | 3% | ▼ down |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | 1% | — flat |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 1 | 1% | ▼ down |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME. CONSEQUENCE: THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE…”
“SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME. CONSEQUENCE: THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE…”
“SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, CONTAMINATION ON IGNITION RELAY CONTACTS CAN CAUSE HIGH RESISTANCE. THIS CAN AFFECT SIGNALS TO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND, COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT VEHICLE STALLS AT ANY TIME. CONSEQUENCE: THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. IF THIS WERE…”
“AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY DURING AND ACCIDENT WITH DAMAGE TO THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT AREA BY THE WHEEL, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE DRIVERS HEAD TO BREAK THE WINDSHIELD AND THE PASSENGER HURT HER LEGS REAL BAD. WHY DIDN'T THE AIR BAGS DEPLOY?”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SIDE MIRRORS BLOCK HER VISION WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. AFTER ADJUSTING THE SEAT AND MIRROR, HER VISION WAS STILL OBSTRUCTED BY THE SIDE MIRROR. THE MIRROR BLOCKED THE VIEW OF OTHER VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. THE FAILURE…”
2007 Buick Rendezvous — common questions
Is the 2007 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Its record is better than the model's norm: 70 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Rendezvous year, with 0 recalls and no open investigations.
What are the most common 2007 Rendezvous problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), engine (8 complaints), transmission (8 complaints).
Does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous.
Which Buick Rendezvous years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Rendezvous years to avoid are 2002, 2003, 2004. The cleanest record among Rendezvous years belongs to 2001.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.