2005 Buick Rendezvous Review

Name: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Review
Brand: Buick
Price: 1184 USD
Rating: 4.4 (134 reviews)

Price Estimate: $1,184 - $1,915

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Pros

Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, plenty of interior storage, refined 3.6-liter engine, good fuel economy.

Cons

Weak standard V6 engine, good-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, limited off-road ability compared to SUVs.

What’s new

The larger 3.6-liter V6 is now available on the front-wheel-drive CXL model, while the top-of-the-line Ultra is now offered in both front- and all-wheel-drive versions. New tire and wheel combinations round out the changes for 2005.

Edmunds says

The Rendezvous is a well-rounded family vehicle with plenty of space for passengers and cargo. However, with no genuine off-road ability and less convenience than a minivan, it doesn't quite live up to its billing as the ultimate crossover vehicle.

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2005 Buick Rendezvous
CX 4dr SUV
$4,995
fair price
$117 below market
- 131,394 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Just-In-Time Auto Sales, Inc (379 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Auburndale, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3G5DA03E45S533790
Stock: 25129
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-28-2025
2005 Buick Rendezvous
CX 4dr SUV
$5,995
fair price
$377 below market
- 78,957 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Oaks Automotive (399 mi away)
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 3500lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Cincinnati, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3G5DA03E45S525611
Stock: J525611
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded in Georgia.}

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134 reviews

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Great family car

soccermomtx53, 07/18/2011

2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

We bought our Buick used in 2010 from a big dealer (not Buick). Have to admit we used to joke about getting a Buick after we passed 50 and we did. This car replaced a much-love, much driven 2000 minivan that I pretty much drove til the wheels fell off. The Rendezvous was on the back of the dealer's lot and was the internet special that weekend - I had never even heard of one, but now …

Love this vehicle

Deloris Brown, 04/16/2016

2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

This vehicle is best in class for a 2005. No up to date technology but it is roomy and rides like a new car.

Would buy another

wingnutttt, 12/08/2012

2005 Buick Rendezvous CX Fwd 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

We bought ours in 08 with 30.000 miles on it. Wife uses it mostly in town & we use it on vacation & tow 2 mid size motorcycles behind it. We have had no problems with ours & tows our cycles nicely. Now has 62.000 miles on it & has been trouble free. Its quiet, comfortable for all day driving. Would reccomend it to anybody

Totally disappointed

disappointed, 10/16/2010

2005 Buick Rendezvous CX AWD 4dr SUV (3.4L 6cyl 4A)

I've purchased this vehicle with excitement only to find out that it is high maintenance with very expensive repairs. Bearings and rear differential have to be replaced which is going to cost me $4000 thousand dollars. Rear hatch handle broke easily, snow builds up in wheel well, gas gauge has a mind of it's own, spedometer also has a mind of it's own. Too many problems with this vehicle …

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2005 Rendezvous Highlights

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$26,780
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	19 MPG
Cost to Drive	$181/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	54.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Rendezvous include:

Alarm

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Acceptable
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable

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2005 Buick Rendezvous
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2005 Buick Rendezvous
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