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Buick Rendezvous Suspension problems by year

103 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Buick Rendezvous's suspension. Broken springs, struts, control arms, ball joints, noises and alignment that won't hold.

Suspension complaints by model year

YearSuspension complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
20073000
200614240
200511000
20049110
200321320
200245210

Latest Rendezvous suspension complaints

2007 Buick RendezvousSuspensionDriver assistance

Due to lack of maintenance complete corrosion and rust have eaten through the entire body frame, undercarriage etc. This vehicle was sold to us at State line Auto LLC in Fulton Kentucky, without any disclosure of it being unsafe to drive in fact the rust spots underneath the vehicle have been covered and hidden by spray painting diligently, unfortunately the disguise of the rust with a black paint actually worked and we were unable to see the rest as it was hidden with the paint that they sprayed on the bottom of...

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the vehicle. were assured that everything was in proper working order aside from it needing an oil change which was indicated by an engine light that was lit on, this car has been deemed unsafe to drive even after complete replacement of frame this car remains structurally unsafe to even have an alignment done. As per TnA Auto services and plaza tire. Plz contact to advise [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Incident Suspension · Unknown or other · Back over preventionNHTSA 11731297
2006 Buick RendezvousSuspensionEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger's side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 134,103.

Filed Incident Suspension · EngineNHTSA 11663388
2004 Buick RendezvousSuspensionElectrical system

Upon arriving at my destination and after i put my in park i was UNABLE to turn my engine off because the ignition was stuck in that position. I ultimately had no choice but to unhook the battery cables along with disconnecting the alternator to get my engine to turn off. Prior to this incident occasionally upon starting my car the ignition would not disengage immediately upon the engine turning over which ultimately resulted in having to replace the starter on this vehicle. I am a single parent and only have one...

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vehicle so this is a major issue for my family. Furthermore the fan speed control knob doesnt work properly because when it is put in position 3 it shuts the fan motor off completely. So there CLEAR to me that there seems to be a MAJOR electrical issue. The suspension on this vehicle is horrendous. I cannot go above 45mph without by car wanting to go into on-coming traffic or off of the road or trying to flip over on its side because the shocks/struts on the passenger side are not working properly. I have not used this vehicle for any other purpose then to transport myself and children to and from work/school/appointments. Everyone i spoke to about this particular vehicle has said that these vehicles were manufactured poorly and repairs come at a high cost.

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical systemNHTSA 11499974
2005 Buick RendezvousSuspensionTransmission & drivetrainElectrical system

It feels like the transmission is going out but only sometimes. On occasion it will be driving fine then I go to pull off from a stop and it just wont really go like maybe skips 1st gear or at least part of it. It's crazy and dangerous. I do not believe it to be the transmission. Only happens from complete stop, sometimes. Buick rendezvous 05

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11103995
2005 Buick RendezvousSuspensionFuel system

I have a gas leak coming from the bottom of my car is the fuel line and every year I have to change my power steering punk and I get regular oil changes and my transmission still goes slow and my car smells like fart I'm a truck driver so I left a year-and-a-half ago so my car been sitting I just got back home about 2 weeks ago and these are the problems that I'm facing now .Why

Filed Incident Suspension · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11093485
2006 Buick RendezvousSteeringSuspensionTransmission & drivetrain

This vehicle is a joke. I've had the ball joints worked on, gear shift (suddenly wouldn't change gears anymore), the transmission pump needs replacing, and when I drive, specifically if I turn or have to go over a speed hump, or over a small dip, there's a loud pop and lots of creaking even though the tire rod, ball joints and wheel bearings were replaced. After they were replaced, everything was quiet. About a year later, I'm hearing noises again. I've just grown accustomed to the fact that my car is loud. I know not to buy another buick.

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Power trainNHTSA 10904747
2004 Buick RendezvousSuspensionCrash1 injury

Tl* the contact owned a 2004 buick rendezvous. While driving approximately 70 mph, the rear driver side ball joint separated from the axle. The contact crashed into a sign. The driver side air bag deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained two broken ribs, a lacerated spine, and injuries to the left thumb. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 213,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10839761
2006 Buick RendezvousSuspension

I was driving on the freeway going around a bend at about 65 mph when I heard a bang and thought it was the tire. It took all my effort to get it over to the side of the road. I have new tires on the vehicle. When I got out to look, the wheel was bent out and first thing I thought was tie rod. Tire is fine. When my husband and uncle came out they noticed the ball joint had broke off. Thank goodness I had control of the vehicle and did not hurt myself or someone else. Don't know the extent of what is going on...

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yet, but I do not feel safe in the vehicle after seeing so many complaints about the suspension, etc. In fact when I have driven it in snow, even with the new tires, I didn't feel like I had very good control. I have never felt that way with other vehicles that I have owned.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10812055
2006 Buick RendezvousSuspensionCrash1 injury

My wife was traveling south on a 2 lane roadway,heard a loud bang, lost control of steering and crossed the centerline , then swerved back across road to her side and struck a guardrail. Later we found that the right rear ball joint broke off causing the wheel to collapse and when the car skidded out of control the left rear tire blew off the rim. This car had regular maint. And service. If she would've hit someone head on and caused a fatality no one would know the real cause and everyone would assume she got distracted and caused the accident which makes me wonder how many times this occurred and nobody is the wiser. The ntsb needs to make buick issue a safety recall now! *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10684074
2006 Buick RendezvousSuspensionWheels & tiresCrash

10/2012 - (Aprox 115,000 miles on vehicle) vehicle was turning left onto a city street when without notice the right rear ball joint broke off and forced me to the side of the street. Luckily there were no cars directly behind me. The vehicle had to be towed and repaired. The left ball joint was deemed good at that time. Once in repair, front tie rods where also replaced in prevention of any failure because of there poor condition. 2/2015 - (135,000 Miles on vehicle) driving vehicle down major highway at 65 mph...

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the left rear ball joint broke without notice causing me to slide out of control and crash into a ditch. Only because there was not heavy traffic and the blessings of the location and snow, did I not suffer injuries to myself or vehicle. 100 Ft in any other direction would of resulted in a different ending. This vehicle had been serviced with tire replacement and alignment without any indication of ball joint distress. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and fear any other major fault in the vehicle parts/design that might occur without notification. *Tr updated 3/31/16 *js

Filed Incident Suspension · WheelsNHTSA 10681680
2006 Buick RendezvousSuspensionBody, doors & structureWheels & tires3 injuries

I was driving in right lane, someone cut me off, by switching lanes & cutting in front of me as light turned green. I pressed on my brakes, which went all the way to the floor, hitting the person in front of me. I found out later that I injured my left knee, displaced my knee cap. I was traveling alone. Airbags did not activate. During the second incident my daughters where traveling with me. My daughter's were with me. I enter road from right, heard a popping noise. Pressed brakes which went to the floor, car...

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seem to accelerate and I ran into the back of the car. Airbags once again didn't activate. Stunned from the weirdness of the incident I couldn't think. I told her I was ok. After getting back in car I was hurting & so were my daughters. Life changed for us. They have back & neck issues. We see various doctors to manage pain. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Structure · WheelsNHTSA 10671823
2004 Buick RendezvousSuspensionElectrical systemBrakes

I purchased a used car from jim doran auto center3075 n hwy 99w po box 598 mc minngville, or 97128 503-472-3131 this vehicle was advertised as a "cream puff" meaning the vehicle was in excellent condition and after I received it in california it cost me over $3,000 in repairs. Please remember that even know the suv sold to me by this dealership was sold (as-is) but advertised and a car in excellent condition. I have paid over $3,000 in repairs to this car just to bring it up to pass a dmv vehicle inspection for...

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california. Some kind of resolution to satisfy me momentarily for the repairs for the false advertising that this dealership posted online for the sale of the vehicle. The car sold to me: 2004 buick rendezvous sold (as-is) but the suv was advertised as a "cream puff" being in excellent condition and it's been anything but! The value of the vehicle is just under $6,000 in excellent condition and this vehicle was not even in fair condition. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Electrical system · Service brakesNHTSA 10586689
2004 Buick RendezvousSuspensionTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipersEngine & cooling

I was driving the vehicle to an appointment and all of a sudden it thumbed when I moved from the light taking off not like it was shifting but as something was knocked in, then the lower light I turn on in the truck stopped working, the interior dash lights as well stopped on the 11 of march about 6 pm I was heading back in from out of town had to position my cell phone so I could see what speed I was going, the turning to the right knocks like something is about to fall off, and the to top it off the wiper from...

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the back window leaks in the inside when I try to clean with fluid, the seat belt as well is not locking I and my on star it reads and talks as I tried to set up an account the system failed and my engine stalls as well the temperature gauge runs hot if I go in town and stop at the lights I checked the fluid and it is in their I called gm and they quote and quote say their was never a recall on my vehicle but I see online that their was why is it that they can't seem to locate any information I hate that I am always getting duped in with these vehicles and then I get more depressed and shut down and feel like all my funds mean nothing to any one. *Tr

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Visibility · EngineNHTSA 10503236
2003 Buick RendezvousSuspension

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and applied the brakes however, the vehicle emitted an abnormal grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician advised the contact that the front driver's side wheel bearings would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10491449
2002 Buick RendezvousSuspension

Vehicle handled very poorly at highway speeds. Right rear coil spring broken in 1 place, left rear broken in 2 places. Aftermarket replacements had more windings. Bought this car new - gets normal use, no accidents, never run over anything, e.G. Curb. Many other owners complaining of same issue online. *Tr

Filed Incident SuspensionNHTSA 10434073

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