The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 134,103.
The worst 2006 Buick Rendezvous problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Electrical21
- Fuel system19
- Engine15
- Suspension14
- Transmission11
- Steering10
- Airbags9
- Visibility6
- Brakes5
- Wheels4
- Acceleration3
- Body3
- Driver assistance2
- Lights2
- Seats1
- Tires1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous
Stalling 15Ball joint 9Check engine light 9Loss of power 8Fuel leak 6Fuel gauge 5
Recalls 1
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- 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. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous 665
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2006 Buick Rendezvous fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| 3.6L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 23 | 19 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 2006 Buick Rendezvous owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel line heat shield rusted and is leaking gas. I noticed gas outside before getting into car few days before gas leak was noticeable. I could not tell if it was my car or not as it was always in a parking lot that I noticed smelling gas. Yesterday, I noticed I had to pump the gas a couple times in order to start car. Went to the grocery store, and when leaving store, gas oder was strong. Once I was on my way home, 5 miles from store. Gas smell was strong inside cabin, and once home gas continued to leak for another 5-10 minutes after turning car off. I inspected the the leak this morning, and could see the heat shield on fuel line was rusted through along the underside of fuel line u joint. I am waiting for my car to be inspected by Fire Departmnet so that I can have to towed (Nebraska requirement to towe car with gas leaking issue) to repair shop.
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involved and I’m not sinking anymore into it then I have.. GM products are junk!!! Repair it
Engine timing chain slipped causing vehicle to become undrivable
"takata recall" I was in a car accident on 4/8/19 it did not involve another vehicle. It was raining and I was coming off the highway to my exit and looked to my left to see if I was able to merge, when I did my right tire hit the side of some wet grass and when it did my car started spinning outta control and I ended up hitting a palm tree straight on. My air bag did not deploy and I ended up with a broken back in 2 places. I had 2 have 2 surgery's thus far. I had my seat belt on. The impact was hard enough for the bags to deploy but they didn't. The doctor said if my air bags would of deployed I would not have suffered a broken back. Its caused me lots of pain and suffering due to broken back and loss of a new job I was about to start the next day. The attached photos show the driver side where I hit and shows no air bag in site.
2006 buick rendezvous has massive fuel leak on fuel supply line leading from tank to injectors. This is a known issue with this model and year due to the heat shield wrap installed by manufacturer. Occurs when vehicle is running and then drips for in excess of 5 minutes after vehicle is turned off.
Vehicle has hard start when engine is hot. For example when running errands. By the time you come out of the store the vehicle does not want to start. Takes multiple attempts. Gas must be pimped at the same time as turning ignition in order for the vehicle to start. Multiple mechanics state this is an electrical issue but cannot figure out what is causing the issue. Battery & throttle body have been replaced and still not render to the issue. This issue constantly happens and thankfully occurs when the vehicle is stationary.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. While driving various speeds, the vehicle decelerated slowly when the brake pedal was depressed. Also, the all wheel drive warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the differential pump check valve needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Car kept running hot and no remedy was found for it. Batteries and other repairs were done concerning the electrical things; but the car running hot was never resolved even with replacing the thermostat etc. I could only drive about a block and the check cooling system error came on and the car speed would automatically slow down and the engine would automatically cut off if you continued to drive it while hot....smoke from the hood etc. Would happen. Could feel intense heat when raised the hood. If the car was stationary....after running for a while it would still run hot and eventually the hot light would come on in the inside warning panel. The last mechanic took it apart and never put it back together, neither fixed the car running hot problem. The uploaded files and pictures will show the condition my car was left in and the auto parts taken aloose/apart and not reconnected.
2006 buick rendezvous has massive fuel leak on fuel supply line leading from tank to injectors. This is a known issue with this model and year due to the heat shield wrap installed by manufacturer. Occurs when vehicle is running and then drips for in excess of 5 minutes after vehicle is turned off.
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Questions about the 2006 Buick Rendezvous
Is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Owners have filed 89 complaints about the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, fewer than a typical Rendezvous model year.
What is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous year score?
The 2006 Buick Rendezvous scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Buick Rendezvous: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
Electrical system, with 21 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles. Next is fuel system (19).
How many recalls does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous get?
Official estimates for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 23 highway.
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