2006 Buick Rendezvous: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Steering, Suspension · 95,000 miles · TX

This vehicle is a joke. I've had the ball joints worked on, gear shift (suddenly wouldn't change gears anymore), the transmission pump needs replacing, and when I drive, specifically if I turn or have to go over a speed hump, or over a small dip, there's a loud pop and lots of creaking even though the tire rod, ball joints and wheel bearings were replaced. After they were replaced, everything was quiet. About a year later, I'm hearing noises again. I've just grown accustomed to the fact that my car is loud. I know not to buy another buick.

Filed Jan 21, 2016 · 98,000 miles · TX

I purchased this car and every since I've replaced many tires, tie rods, electrical issues, service engine lights, maf sensor, downstream sensor, my mechanic hotwired my fuel pump lines with a 50 amp fuse to fuse box, battery dying, alignment issues, car dying on hiway or any street, gas gauge issues, you name it... Dropped a lot of money for a crummy car, this was my wife's birthday present that has a mind of its own. My mechanic and triple a both love me... Hah. Do yourself a favor... Stay very far away from this car.......

Filed Dec 24, 2015 · Suspension · 85,000 miles · WI

I was driving on the freeway going around a bend at about 65 MPH when I heard a bang and thought it was the tire. It took all my effort to get it over to the side of the road. I have new tires on the vehicle. When I got out to look, the wheel was bent out and first thing I thought was tie rod. Tire is fine. When my husband and uncle came out they noticed the ball joint had broke off. Thank goodness I had control of the vehicle and did not hurt myself or someone else. Don't know the extent of what is going on yet, but I do not feel safe in the vehicle after seeing so many complaints about the suspension, etc. In fact when I have driven it in snow, even with the new tires, I didn't feel like I had very good control. I have never felt that way with other vehicles that I have owned.

Filed Feb 18, 2015 · Suspension · 114,000 miles · MI · crash · 1 injury

My wife was traveling south on a 2 lane roadway,heard a loud bang, lost control of steering and crossed the centerline , then swerved back across road to her side and struck a guardrail. Later we found that the right rear ball joint broke off causing the wheel to collapse and when the car skidded out of control the left rear tire blew off the rim. This car had regular maint. And service. If she would've hit someone head on and caused a fatality no one would know the real cause and everyone would assume she got distracted and caused the accident which makes me wonder how many times this occurred and nobody is the wiser. The ntsb needs to make buick issue a safety recall now!

Filed Feb 6, 2015 · Suspension, Wheels · 115,000 miles · WI · crash

10/2012 - (aprox 115,000 miles on vehicle) vehicle was turning left onto a city street when without notice the right rear ball joint broke off and forced me to the side of the street. Luckily there were no cars directly behind me. The vehicle had to be towed and repaired. The left ball joint was deemed good at that time. Once in repair, front tie rods where also replaced in prevention of any failure because of there poor condition. 2/2015 - (135,000 miles on vehicle) driving vehicle down major highway at 65 MPH the left rear ball joint broke without notice causing me to slide out of control and crash into a ditch. Only because there was not heavy traffic and the blessings of the location and snow, did I not suffer injuries to myself or vehicle. 100 ft in any other direction would of resulted in a different ending. This vehicle had been serviced with tire replacement and alignment without any indication of ball joint distress. I do not feel safe in this vehicle and fear any other major fault in the vehicle parts/design that might occur without notification. *tr updated 3/31/16

Filed Nov 2, 2010 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. The contact was driving 20 MPH when the rear ball joint failed. The rear passenger wheel fractured and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ball joint was replaced. The contact called the manufacturer and was told that someone would return his call at a later date. The current and failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

Filed Oct 7, 2008 · Acceleration, Body · 17,542 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick rendezvous. The contact heard a grinding sound and the brakes became hard when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the front and rear brakes. Shortly afterward, the automatic transmission, wiring for the all-wheel drive, wiring for the speed sensors, and the rear tie rods were all replaced between 17,500 and 22,000 miles. The rear driver's side door also fell off the vehicle and was re-adjusted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at least once a month for failed components. The failure mileage was 17,542 and current mileage was 23,126.

Filed Nov 27, 2007 · Lights, Steering · 6,010 miles · NJ

2006 buick rendezvous steering column replacement. Consumer states that she has replaced the steering column twice. *kb the left outer tie rod end was loose which the dealer replaced. The consumer also stated when the left turn signal was activated the right turn signal would also blink. The dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jan 13, 2006 · Electrical, Suspension · 3,100 miles · FL

Dt*: the consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 MPH, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. After driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes engaged until engine is turned off. Updated 02/26/06.