2006 Buick Rendezvous
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 89
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 89 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 486 |
| 2003 | 281 |
| 2004 | 200 |
| 2005 | 138 |
| 2006 | 89 |
| 2007 | 43 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
24% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing wiring and starter assembly.
Show complaint excerpts
I plugged my cell phone into the car charger in the front console. When I returned to the car after about 15 minutes, it was filled with smoke that was coming out of the car charger. I immediately unplugged the charger.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-18
Also filed under Power train
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and wonât start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself..
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-04
Also filed under Steering and exterior lighting
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-05-29
Engine
16% · 14 reportsSuspension
16% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing wheel bearing and rear.
Fuel/propulsion system
15% · 13 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-17
Steering
12% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and idler and attachment.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 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.
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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Buick Rendezvous — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 21 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 14 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
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- Is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Buick Rendezvous is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.