Trim Report

Buick Rendezvous CXL2005

Includes:RENDEZVOUS|CXL

CXL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,389
$3K–$4K
4 listings162,500 avg miles
CX
From$1,295
7 listings|$1K–$10K
Data coming soon
CXL

Buick Rendezvous Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2005 Buick Rendezvous trims

Elevated

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 138 complaints for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
138
Complaints
10
Crashes
1
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 138 issues reported over 1 model years, electrical system problems are the most common for the 2005 Buick Rendezvous. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Electrical System20
02Engine And Engine Cooling13
03Steering11
04Power Train8
05Fuel/propulsion System6
138 total across 1 model years (2005–2005)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Buick Rendezvous Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2005 Buick Rendezvous trims

18–19mpg combined
·
16-17city
·
22-24hwy
·
$3,550-$3,750/yr

The 2005 Buick Rendezvous delivers 18 to 19 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Rendezvous FWD - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
17 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Rendezvous FWD - Automatic 4-spd
19mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
16 city24 hwy~$3,550/yr-1/10 Poor
Rendezvous AWD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.4L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city22 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor
Rendezvous AWD - Automatic 4-spd
18mpg
3.6L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city23 hwy~$3,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

CXL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL

How does the CXL compare to other Buick Rendezvous trims?

The CXL occupies a distinct position in the Buick Rendezvous range. See how it stacks up on the 2005 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL?

Budget for standard CXL maintenance plus any trim-specific items. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Buick Rendezvous CXL?

For the CXL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Buick Rendezvous buyer's guide.

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