2005 Buick Rendezvous Consumer Reviews
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(101 Total Reviews)
hate this car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 4 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
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2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
Review
don't buy this car... have had nothing but problems and have had the car not even 3 years and it has been in the shop 19 times. i'm on my 3rd flywheel and after replacing the first flywheel they gave me a warranty of 2011. don't buy anything from GM they don't take care of their customers.
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Suggested Improvements
take care of your customers
2 out 4 people found this review helpful
Overall, I'm satisfied with purchase
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
The Rendezvous drives very nicely, and I find it very easy to manuver into parking spaces. The amount of cargo room is great. Also, the second row of seats fold forward to allow for extra cargo room if it's needed. I average about 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway, so I guess the fuel economy is about average for this size SUV. The back end of the vehicle did start making a "groaning" noise a few months ago, which I was told by my mechanic was a problem with the rear differential fluid (I don't know if others have had this problem), so the fluid was refilled and the problem has not recurred so far. I don't have any kids, but there's lots of room on board for all four of my dogs!
Favorite Features
Cargo room; folding second row; large center console
Suggested Improvements
Seat fabric and carpet seems to stain easily, so a more stain-resistant fabric would be nice; rear hatch requires some effort to close, so close-assist would be a nice feature; better gas mileage
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Tear in my Beer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This was my first SUV purchase and I was very happy The ride is smooth and enjoyable to drive. The vehicle is large and adequate to fit our family of six our dog.
Favorite Features
Third row seating,roominess, visibility and OnStar.
Suggested Improvements
I'm very disappointed that Buick discontinued the Rendezvous. My family and I loved everything about it.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Thought Rendezvous was a great deal
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Now there is a unusual sound that comes from the engine and the car shakes if we drive over 75mph. This vehicle is now we realize made for the first time in 2002, it doesnt have a long history of good record like lasting long. We still own a '96 regal and a '01 century and both of them drive superb. We heard great things about the Rendezvous from friends but they already returned theirs because he was on a lease. The sound for the bass in the newer Buicks are horrible, which includes the '05 Rendezvous. Seems like a great car in the beginning but not really good.
Favorite Features
Middle compartment, gas mileage,
Suggested Improvements
The rear hatch handle broke once already and real hard to close. Third row standard, side curtain airbags standard, better sound system, better engine with more horsepower, shorter in the back lots of marks are being made on our rear hatch door from the celing of parking garages and our home garage.
3 out 4 people found this review helpful
Why did I buy this car?
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 5 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 1 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is not a good SUV for a short person. The huge side mirrors block view from all angles. The overhead tailgate is unbelievably difficult to close. Tailgate interior strap broke last week, and tonight, the overhead interior glasses case clasp broke and is now hanging interfering with the rear view mirror. The third row seats are extremely difficult to return to a sitting position. Overall, very poor interior design.
Favorite Features
The back up sensors are wonderful.
Suggested Improvements
Redesign side mirrors so driver can see oncoming cars. Interior latches need to withstand normal use.
1 out 1 people found this review helpful
I call this the Buick death trap
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 1 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
My car has had one problem after another. Do not buy one. I call it the death trap because I will drive down the freeway anywhere from 30 to 70 miles and my car will shut off. No warning signs! The worst part is it stops like I have slammed the brakes, eveything in my car goes flying. So there my car will sit from 70mph to 0 mph in a matter of seconds. You can't steer it off the road, you just have to pray no one hits you. GM can not fix it, so I guess I have to wear my seatbelt, and I am thinking of getting a bumper sticker letting people know my car will stop instantly to prevent accidents.
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10 out 15 people found this review helpful
Luxury SUV at 1/2 the price
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra AWD 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I never thought I would buy an American car until I saw the great quality ratings and how little this cost compared to a comparable RX330 or Acura MDX. This was a steal for the same quality and comfort!
Favorite Features
Heads up display. VVT 3.6 engine. Interior is very nice.
Suggested Improvements
A better exhaust system.
11 out 12 people found this review helpful
Just what we needed!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This vehicle has the people and cargo carrying capacity we searched for in a mid-size SUV that could get good gas mileage (first tank I got 28 mpg)! It is comfortable and quiet to drive. 2nd seat passengers like the ride and the rear AC flow.
Favorite Features
Great cargo space! Excellent fuel economy! Side mirrors give excellent visibility!
Suggested Improvements
Rear hatch is a bit hard to close. The cloth seats seem to stain easily.
6 out 6 people found this review helpful
Some Disappointments
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 5 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Worst thing about the SUV are headrests: 6" back from one's head. For safety it should be 2" or less. I had to add neck pillows to compensate. Gas mileage closer to 15 than 19 for city. No vinyl protection available for top of back bumper so the bumpers are too subject to dings by others. Cross bars not very strong and no vinyl stripes on roof top to keep cargo bag from scratching surface. Like the wideness and shortness of the vehicle (for short garages)--4x8 sheets fit in without riding on the wheel wells--good handyman vehicle, especially with removable 2nd seats. Pulldown hatch strap has broken twice in one year. Poorly designed. Seat and height comfortable. Very hot days tax AC. Very cold tax heater
Favorite Features
Comfort and handling. Shortness, utilitarian wideness, plenty of hauling room with 2nd seats removed. High ceiling. Flexible rear "trunk" cover allows for higher objects to be carried and concealed.
Suggested Improvements
Should have side safety/crash curtains. Better pulldown hatch strap (cheap plastic). Better gas mileage. Set up for hands-free cell phone calling. When 2nd row of seats are out should have pull down sheet to hide exposed contents in "trunk". Dealer should offer a "course" in tire changing!
8 out 9 people found this review helpful
Awesome Car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We bought this Rendezvous because of the price, and the fact that this is not our first Buick. The Rendezvous has many features with the CX base. The ride is very comfortable with a lot of leg room. There is also a lot of cargo room. You can fit many boxes in the car if you are moving. There isn't that much wind noise in the car even if you drive fast. The car also is high in the back and lower in the front to prevent the car from tipping over. The gas mileage is great. We drove from Connecticut to Maine and it took about 1 full tank of gas.
Favorite Features
Huge middle compartment. Many compartments, lots of leg room, huge trunk. High back, great mpg. Looks very fancy at a low price
Suggested Improvements
Make the rear hatch easier to close. Make the rear hatch open lower, it hits the garage ceiling. Change the back design. Add side steps, the car is high. Make a roof rack standard
9 out 9 people found this review helpful
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