2007 Buick Rendezvous Problems
- Complaints
- 43filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl FWD · 17 city / 23 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous. The part named most often is electrical system, with 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and air bags (6). 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 19% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 84,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 6 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 774 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 159 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 55 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system11 26%
- Air bags6 14%
- Engine5 12%
- Fuel system5 12%
- Brakes3 7.0%
- Body and structure3 7.0%
- Suspension3 7.0%
Also reported: Engine cooling (2), Exterior lighting (2), Other or unknown (2), Seat belts (2), Vehicle speed control (2), Back-over prevention (rear camera) (1), Equipment (1), Interior lighting (1), Seats (1), Steering (1), Tires (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “At 65 miles per hour on a highway in rich hour traffic my vehicle stalls out and displays 2 lights 1. Reduced engine power service traction control system or something to that effect. The car will not start for 3-5 minutes. Then restarts and continues to do the same thing another 5-7 times before I was able to get to a safe location. When hooked up to a code reader the code that displayed was co240 ABS powertrain control module.. This is extremely dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #10679865, filed 2015-01, 101,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I turned in my car to the dealership and when I went back too purchase it back they had changed out the dash and cluster the miles were not correct they also doubled the price of the the car”
NHTSA complaint #11300989, filed 2020-01, 189,000 milesAir bags: “I own a 2007 Buick Rendezvous. I was having several problems with the airbags light kept coming on. The battery light kept coming on and replacing the tires every month. The car would shake horrible and we had the car aligned. On july the 17 2010 my son had an accident and suffered a head injury and cuts to the face. The trooper said he did not have on a seatbelt, because he was partially ejected. Yet the nurse reported that he had seatbelt marks from across his shoulder to his chest which indicated he had on his seatbelt. I believe the seatbelt came unlock and that how he got thrown out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10366507, filed 2010-11, 84,000 milesEngine: “I was traveling on I - 75 at 65mph and the vehicle engine stopped. No power steering no brakes. I coasted to the median turned of the ignition waited aprox. 15 seconds and turned on the ignition and the vehicle started.”
NHTSA complaint #10614492, filed 2014-07, 109,046 milesMileage when problems were reported
19% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 52,000 and 103,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous · sedan FWD | not rated | 3 / 4 | — | — | — |
Ratings before the 2011 model year come from an older, less demanding test and are not comparable with ratings for 2011 and later.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2007 Buick Rendezvous version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Rendezvous FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 774 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11021792Aug 7, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming…
- 11020816Jul 18, 2025Other or unknown. This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- 11019074May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019073May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11019072May 30, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
- 11014455Feb 20, 2025Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get…
- 11011782Dec 7, 2024Other or unknown. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is…
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester…
- 11009531Sep 27, 2024Engine. This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be accompanied by a clunk…
Other model years of the Buick Rendezvous
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 43 | 84,000 | 0 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 89 | 82,500 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2005 | 138 | 56,520 | 1 | — | 19 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 200 | 67,500 | 4 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 281 | 70,000 | 6 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 486 | 70,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
All Buick Rendezvous model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous have?
NHTSA recorded 43 consumer complaints for the 2007 Buick Rendezvous as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Buick Rendezvous is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 11 complaints (26% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 2007 Buick Rendezvous been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2007 Buick Rendezvous get?
The EPA rates the 2007 Buick Rendezvous (Rendezvous FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Buick Rendezvous reported?
Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 84,000 miles and the middle half falls between 52,000 and 103,000 miles; 19% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.