Should I buy a 2005 Buick Rendezvous with documented airbags problems?

Depends on the price and the specific vehicle. Documented airbags issues should be priced into the purchase — if the seller is asking full retail, negotiate down by the expected repair cost. A pre-purchase inspection from an independent shop tells you whether THIS specific vehicle has already shown the symptoms or not.

2005 Buick Rendezvous airbags problems

severe Owners of the 2005 Buick Rendezvous have filed 5 NHTSA complaints about the airbags at roughly $1,100 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See airbags across all vehicles →

Complaints

Recalls

Avg fix

$1,100

airbags complaints on the Buick Rendezvous, by model year
Model year	airbags complaints
2005 Rendezvous (this page)	5
2006 Rendezvous	9
2007 Rendezvous	5

2crashes

2injuries

When does it fail?

Of the 5 airbags complaints filed for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.

0-25k

2 (66.7%)

25-50k

1 (33.3%)

50-75k

0 (0%)

75-100k

0 (0%)

100-125k

0 (0%)

125-150k

0 (0%)

150k+

0 (0%)

Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.

What stands out

No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 19 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.

Related recalls

severe NHTSA 06V417000 October 31, 2006

Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved

If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

Fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

What owners are reporting 3 most recent

airbags · 25,000 mi · filed 12/19/2006

Tl*- the contact called regarding recall number: 06v417000. The contact states that they purchase another gm vehicle from a different dealership and that the dealership where they purchase the recalled vehicle is reluctant to take back the vehicle because contact didn't purchase the new vehicle at his dealership. The dealership in question is powell watson and is located in laredo, tx. The…

airbags · 21,000 mi · filed 11/28/2006

Dt*: the contact stated a NHTSA recall letter #06v417000 regarding the gm repurchase of vehicles due to the frontal airbags was received. The contact expressed concern that the manufacturer was not honoring all of the terms listed under the recall. The letter stated gm would repurchase the vehicle at full price, not exceeding the fair market value at the time purchased, including taxes. The…

airbags · 11,000 mi · filed 10/04/2005

On impact from drivers side in middle of both doors car flipped on to passenger's side and spinned and skidded 70 feet damaging both sides and battery acid from front leaked onto front of car. Driver's side doors completely crushed and side air bag deployment failed to open on impact came out after car made complete stop. Side panels on drivers side came completely out and passengers side no…

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Common questions

How serious is the airbags problem on the 2005 Buick Rendezvous?

It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.

At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?

Based on the 5 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 56,774 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.

What does it cost to fix?

Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.

Are there any recalls related to airbags?

Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.

Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database. Verify the raw federal record at nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Buick/Rendezvous. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area. Some links on this page are affiliate links.