Owners have filed 70 complaints
about the 2007 Buick Rendezvous with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026.
The largest single group is the electrical system.
Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 12
Against the median year of the Buick Rendezvous. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
20% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 34
20% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2007 compares with every other Buick Rendezvous
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
34.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
711.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
11.6%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
11.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1016.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1118.0%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2236.1%
150,000+ miles
69.8%
NHTSA crash tests
The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own
photographs and star ratings.
These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA
rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that
ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do
not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.
Frontal crash test
Side barrier crash test
Photographs taken by NHTSA during its own New Car Assessment Program crash
tests of this model year. Public domain.
Configuration
Overall
Front
Side
Rollover
2007 Buick Rendezvous 4-DR. w/SAB
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When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Oct 2006peak 6Apr 2026
Recalls on the 2007 Buick Rendezvous
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 200619949,116 units in Canada
Suspension
On certain Aztek (AWD), Montana (AWD), Relay (AWD), RendezVous (AWD), RendezVous (FWD), Silhouette (AWD), Terraza (AWD), Terraza (FWD), Uplander (AWD) and Venture (AWD) vehicles equipped with independent rear suspension, when operated in extreme cold temperature and on rough roads, water and salt can intrude past the ball joint seal. The combination of theses conditions may then lead to premature wear of the ball joint. If the ball joint wear progresses to the point of separation from the lower control arm, a loss of vehicle control may occur. Correction: Dealers will replace both ball joints with new ball joints which have a revised boot and ball stud to improve the seal to the ball stud shaft.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 53,000 milesLivonia, MICrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
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?
NHTSA complaint #10909690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesWilliamston, NCCrash2 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
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. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD GMC TO CHECK IT AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS AND THIS IS NOT TRUE.
NHTSA complaint #10366507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesWilliamston, NCCrash2 injured
SEAT BELTS
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. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD GMC TO CHECK IT AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS AND THIS IS NOT TRUE.
NHTSA complaint #10366507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesWilliamston, NCCrash2 injured
TIRES
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. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAD GMC TO CHECK IT AND THEY SAID THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS AND THIS IS NOT TRUE.
NHTSA complaint #10366507 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesPearl, MSCrash1 injured
AIR BAGS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH BETWEEN TWO 18 WHEELERS, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER EIGHT TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A TREE DUE TO THE AIR CURRENT FROM OTHER VEHICLES. THE CONTACT'S FOREHEAD STRUCK THE STEERING COLUMN AND CAUSED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A WRECK YARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 13,000.
NHTSA complaint #10253364 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pinckney, MICrash1 injured
SEAT BELTS
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT REAR ENDED THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER INJURED HER CHEST AND LEFT KNEE. THE CONTACT DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPAIRED THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE SEAT BELTS WERE IN WORKING ORDER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CRASH WAS NOT SEVERE ENOUGH FOR THE AIR BAGS TO DEPLOY. THE DEALER STATED THAT IF THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NOT DEPRESSED, THE SEAT BELT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO LOCK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SINCE THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT DEFECTIVE, NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10243240 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Paducah, KY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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 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 [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11731297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paducah, KY
SUSPENSION
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 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 [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11731297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Paducah, KY
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
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 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 [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11731297 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,632 milesSUN Prairie, WI
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH THE ACCELERATOR SIMULTANEOUSLY BEING DEPRESSED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED. ROCK COUNTY HONDA (3636 E MILWAUKEE ST, JANESVILLE, WI 53546, 608-754-4418) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN CONTACTED ZIMBRICK CHEVROLET (1877 WEST MAIN STREET SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590, 608-837-2500) WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,632.
NHTSA complaint #11328863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 96,632 milesSUN Prairie, WI
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT A CRASH OR PASSENGER SEATED IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT START-UP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH THE ACCELERATOR SIMULTANEOUSLY BEING DEPRESSED, AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS THE VEHICLE STARTED. ROCK COUNTY HONDA (3636 E MILWAUKEE ST, JANESVILLE, WI 53546, 608-754-4418) WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT THEN CONTACTED ZIMBRICK CHEVROLET (1877 WEST MAIN STREET SUN PRAIRIE, WI 53590, 608-837-2500) WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,632.
NHTSA complaint #11328863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesSouth Lyon, MI
POWER TRAIN
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesSouth Lyon, MI
ENGINE
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 189,000 milesSouth Lyon, MI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 146,981 milesDixon, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
WON'T HOLD BRAKE FLUID SO WE PUT A NEW RESERVOIR INN AND IT STILL WON'T HOLD BRAKE FLUID AND HE TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE FAMOUS FOR THE ABS MODULE GOING BAD AND BEFORE IT GETS ANY WORSE I'M TRYING TO HAVE IT FIXED OR BEFORE SOMETHING WORSE AS OR SOMEBODY GETS HURT I'M A MOTHER ON GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE OF FOR KIDS AND THIS IS MY ONLY VEHICLE IS AND SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION
NHTSA complaint #11240708 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesOIL City, PA
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING 47 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
NHTSA complaint #11209516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 167,000 milesOIL City, PA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING 47 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE BATTERY AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED THE BODY CONTROL MODULE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AGAIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 167,000.
NHTSA complaint #11209516 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 53,000 milesLivonia, MICrash2 injured
AIR BAGS
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?
NHTSA complaint #10909690 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesCopperas Cove, TX
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DASH BOARD LIGHTS- FLASH AND SOUND, WHILE DRIVING...ENGINE SLOWS DOWN AND BATTERY LIGHT GOES ON...THEN, ADJUSTS IT'S SELF AND LIGHTS GO OFF. SUV., THEN, CONTINUES ON HWY, LIKE NOTHING'S HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10885781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesCopperas Cove, TX
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DASH BOARD LIGHTS- FLASH AND SOUND, WHILE DRIVING...ENGINE SLOWS DOWN AND BATTERY LIGHT GOES ON...THEN, ADJUSTS IT'S SELF AND LIGHTS GO OFF. SUV., THEN, CONTINUES ON HWY, LIKE NOTHING'S HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10885781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 139,000 milesCopperas Cove, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
DASH BOARD LIGHTS- FLASH AND SOUND, WHILE DRIVING...ENGINE SLOWS DOWN AND BATTERY LIGHT GOES ON...THEN, ADJUSTS IT'S SELF AND LIGHTS GO OFF. SUV., THEN, CONTINUES ON HWY, LIKE NOTHING'S HAPPENED.
NHTSA complaint #10885781 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 102,000 milesSarasota, FL
POWER TRAIN
CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM REVERSE TO THE PARK POSITION. THE CAR'S SHIFT CABLE HAD BROKEN LEAVING THE CAR IN AN UNSAFE REVERSE POSITION. TURNED OFF THE CAR, SET THE PARKING BRAKE AND CALLED TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE SHIFTER CABLE AND STATED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS GM PLATFORM, TO THE POINT THE SHOP KEEPS THE REPLACEMENT CABLES IN STOCK. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I HAVE READ THAT GM HAS A RECALL OUT FOR 2014 SHIFTER CABLES EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10876580 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesTampa, FL
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY SERVICES WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CABLE ASSEMBLY FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
NHTSA complaint #10876082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 103,000 milesTampa, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMERGENCY SERVICES WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER CABLE ASSEMBLY FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,000.
NHTSA complaint #10876082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesAlexandria, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FILLED WITH FUEL AND FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER NECK FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 08/16/16
NHTSA complaint #10873263 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesAlexandria, VA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
FUEL LEAK AND FUEL FILLER NECK ON 2007 GAS WOULD NOT GO INTO GAS TANK AND GAS LEAKING OUT
NHTSA complaint #10873248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 52,000 milesSchaumburg, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EMITTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR THAT PERMEATED AROUND AND INSIDE THE VEHICLE. UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL LINES DIRECTLY UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT HAD EXCESSIVELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENTIRE FUEL LINE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. MA 10/15/2015 THE CONSUMER STATED AT SOME POINT, THE FUEL STARTED DRIPPING ON HIS DRIVEWAY. HE IMMEDIATELY JACKED THE VEHICLE UP AND DISCOVERED THE FUEL LINE WAS LEAKING ABOUT A DROP EVERY SECOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED THE FUEL LINE ALONG WITH THE EVAPORATOR LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT A COST OF $ 1,300.00. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE LINE HIMSELF AND UPON REMOVING THE LINE, IT BROKE IN THREE PLACES. UPDATED 10/27/15. *JB
NHTSA complaint #10761309 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesNEW Cumberland, PA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA complaint #10735589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 84,000 milesNEW Cumberland, PA
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT WAS RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
NHTSA complaint #10735589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,333 milesIrving, TX
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
FOR THE THIRD TIME IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS, MY CAR HAD THE "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" LIGHT POP UP AND IT JUST SLOWLY CAME TO A STOP WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. THE SECOND TIME IT HAPPENED I ALSO LOST POWER STEERING. EACH TIME I MANAGED TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND I JUMP STARTED THE CAR. ANOTHER REPORTED INCIDENT ON HERE SAID THAT THEY JUST WAITED A FEW MINUTES TO RESTART IT, BUT I HAVE A PORTABLE DEVICE THAT ALLOWED ME TO JUMP START MY CAR IMMEDIATELY. I WENT TO AUTOZONE TO TEST THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY AND BOTH WERE FINE. THIS MAY OR MAY NOT BE UNRELATED, BUT WHENEVER I START MY CAR I USUALLY HAVE TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL A LITTLE BIT OR THE CAR WON'T START PROPERLY.
NHTSA complaint #10716968 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesCleveland, OH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
