2006 Buick Rendezvous: engine stalls while driving

Filed May 28, 2025 · Engine, Suspension · 134,103 miles · OH

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2017 · Engine · 82,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. An unknown local buick dealer of elkhart, indiana was made aware of the failure, but the source of the failure was not determined and could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and transferred to contact to the federal safety agency. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed May 14, 2017 · Electrical · 175,000 miles · MS

Vehicle shuts down while driving without warning, and it can only be started by moving the fuse box wiring around. Not sure what else to do about this problem. Mechanics are unable to help or diagnose this problem.

Filed Sep 26, 2016 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 90,000 miles · AZ

Engine would shut off while driving or not start after driving. Engine power reduced light comes on and speed throttled down to 20mph, check engine light stays on now. Replaced relay box under hood since a connector was found burned. Have also replaced the computer, alternator, ignition relay switch, fuel sensor relay. Has not been driven on highway at all for fear of it happining in high speed traffic. Problems have been consistently happening since purchased oct 2015.

Filed Feb 20, 2016 · Engine · 110,890 miles · PA

Reduction of power light comes on car stalls.

Filed Jan 12, 2016 · Engine · 135,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. While driving 55 MPH, the engine stalled and was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the service engine warning light flashed randomly and the vehicle would not start frequently upon turning the key in the ignition. The contact also indicated that the vehicle stalled numerous times without warning. The contact constantly had to maneuver the fuse box wiring under the hood to get the vehicle to start. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no remedy. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Aug 5, 2015 · Engine · 72,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. While driving at numerous speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle restarted, but the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. Updated 11/19/15

Filed May 28, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 144,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle failed to restart after numerous attempts. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The mechanic informed that the engine wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,000.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · VA

Engine cut off and reduced engine power light came on while driving down road. Power steering, brakes and everything else completely quit unexpectedly. Could restart after letting sit for 10 minutes, but continued to do this all the way home. Took several more trips out around town and problem just got worse. Was a very dangerous situation, being as it would simply cut off in middle of road while going 55-60 MPH and almost unable to keep under control and keep from being hit by other drivers. Parked it at home and researched problem online. Everything I found stated others with same issue would take theirs in for testing and repair and could get no satisfaction, multiple and various parts would be replaced and problem continued. Have replaced alternator, spark plugs and wires, throttle body, ignition switch,cleaned wiring harness connection under drivers seat and checked for corrosion, cleaned mass air flow sensor, and ordered an engine control module, but just found out that it needs to be programmed to the vehicle to work (currently working on finding someone to do that, now). Cannot afford to take to dealership, and after reading all the other dissatisfied individuals info., I do not feel that it would do any good since no part replacement seems to work. Seems like this is becoming a common problem for buick rendezvous vehicles, from what I can see from the other recent complaints. It is also a very dangerous problem. Engines should not stall out while going down the road, thankfully I am just an experienced enough driver that no injuries occurred. Would not have been the same thing if my son or daughter had been driving. It will do no good to file this complaint and no investigation or recall will occur, I'm sure, but at least I can join the other listings showing this is a common problem. Love the vehicle, hate that for the price I paid, I only got 100,00 miles.

Filed Feb 18, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving under 5 MPH and approaching a stop sign when the vehicle stalled. The failure would recur sporadically. The vehicle was taken to the sears several times where the failure was contributed to a loose battery connection. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62000. Updated 3/25/14*cn the consumer stated the vehicle was fixed. There has been no failure since. Updated 04/23/14

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 51,000 miles · WI

I own a 2006 buick rendezvous SUV. This SUV has 59,000 miles. In november a sensor light came on that states "reduce engine speed" while driving and you lose all power. This includes steering, brakes, speed and the engine stalls. However the radio stays on. I was traveling on a hwy with a speed limit of 45 MPH.I lose control of steering, brakes and speed control. The SUV stalled and I had to change three lanes to get out of traffic. I was concerned about getting hit or hitting another car. This has happened frequently. Two separate mechanics had recommend replacing the throttle body but one said there was no guarantee this would solve my problem. We replaced this part in december at a cost of $400 and now I still lose power and am afraid of being hit or causing an accident. As this week this problem has occurred every day I drove it. Buick insists there are no recalls regarding this issue for my 2006 however there is a bulletin for gmc but different models/years. This is dangerous and I am afraid to drive this vehicle. I cannot sell or trade this in with this type of defect. I feel gm should fix this dangerous defect. Please investigate.