2006 Buick Rendezvous engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 28, 2025
“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…”
filed Aug 15, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Rendezvous years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 5 | 12% |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 18 | 13% |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 10 | 5% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.