2006 Buick RENDEZVOUS: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
89 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
82,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 74 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 89 complaints (21.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 19.1% |
| Engine operation | 13 | 14.6% |
| Steering behavior | 11 | 12.4% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 9.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 7 | 7.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Air Bags | 7 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
Electrical System: 19; Engine: 14; Fuel/Propulsion System: 13; Suspension: 10; Steering: 8; Air Bags: 7; Power Train: 7; Fuel System, Gasoline: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 13 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 13 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 17 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 17 |
| 150,000 and above | 7 |
Under 25,000: 13; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 13; 75,000 to 99,999: 17; 100,000 to 149,999: 17; 150,000 and above: 7
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (17). 15 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2006: 8; 2007: 3; 2008: 7; 2009: 1; 2010: 10; 2011: 7; 2012: 3; 2013: 5; 2014: 11; 2015: 12; 2016: 10; 2017: 2; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2024: 2; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 17 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 13 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 11 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10147679 · 2006-01-13 (January 13, 2006)
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. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10147679 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10152992 · 2006-03-02 (March 2, 2006)
2006 RENDEZVOUS TIRE PRESSURE WAS LOW ON ALL FOUR TIRES. *TS THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH 17 INCH WHEELS. A FEW DAYS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE LACKED THE SMOOTH RIDE AND STABILITY AS HIS PREVIOUS 2003 MODEL. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER CHECKED THE TIRE PRESSURE AND IT WAS 28 PSI IN ALL FOUR TIRES. THE CONSUMER INCREASED THE AIR TO 35 PSI AS RECOMMENDED BUT THE VEHICLE BECAME EVEN MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10152992 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155055 · 2006-04-11 (April 11, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS SEEN BY A DEALER, BUT WAS UNABLE TO ALTER THE WEIGHT REQUIREMENT TO ACTIVATE THE SENSOR. THE AIRBAG WAS INACTIVE UP TO 100 POUNDS. HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER WEIGHED 105 POUNDS, AND THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT INDICATED INACTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONSULTED, BUT DETERMINED THE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS DESIGNED TO ACTIVATE AT THE SPECIFIED WEIGHT. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IF A PERSON WHO WAS 105 LBS COULD DRIVER A VEHICLE SAFELY WITH AIR BA…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,638 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155055 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10158378 · 2006-05-10 (May 10, 2006)
2006 RENDEZVOUS OVERSIZED EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS CREATED A BLIND AREA WHEN THE DRIVER GLANCED EITHER TO THE LEFT OR TO THE RIGHT. *TS *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10158378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161093 · 2006-06-29 (June 29, 2006)
ON JUNE 12, 2006 I WAS LEAVING MY WORK PLACE WITH BOTH OF MY CHILDREN. I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STRAPPING MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT BELT ON HER (AGE 5) WHEN MY 2 YEAR OLD SON JUMPED UP INTO THE DRIVER SEAT AND PULLED THE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK. THE CAR IMMEDIATELY STARTED TO ROLL BACKWARDS, AS IT WAS PARKED ON A GRADUAL SLOPE. I WAS TRAPPED BEHIND THE LEFT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR UNTIL THE CAR MADE A SLIGHT TURN AND I WAS ABLE TO GET OUT FROM BEHIND THE DOOR. WITH THE DOOR STILL OPEN THE CAR THEN MADE A HARD RIGHT TURN AND THE PASSENGER DOOR OPENED WHERE…
Owner-reported narrative. 7,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10172137 · 2006-10-30 (October 30, 2006)
IN 02-06 I TRADED A '03 BUICK RENDEZVOUS FOR A '06 RENDEZVOUS. TAKING A FINANCIAL LOSS ON THE TRADE, BECAUSE, WITH A SERIOUS HEART CONDITION, I WAS WILLING TO TAKE THE LOSS IN EXCHANGE FOR THE SECURITY AND SAFETY OF A "NEW" CAR UNDER WARRANTY, SIGNING A LOW LEASE" AGREEMENT. INSTANTLY I NOTICED A PROBLEM WITH THE ROUGH DRIVABILITY OF THE CAR. A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN WOULD RESULT IN THE WHEEL PULLING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF THE TURN WHILE THE "WHEEL" THEN "SKIPPED" BACK AROUND TO CENTER.THE GAS MILEAGE WAS NOT AS REPORTED BY GMAC. I'M LUCKY IF…
Owner-reported narrative. 99 miles reported. Look up ODI 10172137 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177117 · 2006-12-27 (December 27, 2006)
OUR 2006 BUICK RENDEVOUS HAS A WINDSHIELD THAT HAS A DISTORTION PRESENT THAT IS DISTRACTING WHILE YOU DRIVE. DEALER SAID THE DISTORTION IS IN ALL RENDEVOUS BECAUSE OF THE LAMINATE USED FOR HEADS UP DISPLAY (WE DO NOT HAVE A HUD IN THE VEHICLE). IF THIS IS THE CASE AND ALL RENDEVOUS HAVE THIS DISTORTION THE WINDSHIELDS SHOULD BE RECALLED, THEY PRESENT A SAFETY HAZARD AND I'M NOT SURE OF THEIR INTEGRITY IN A CRASH. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 11,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177117 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10177151 · 2006-12-27 (December 27, 2006)
TL* - THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL 06V417000 FOR 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS . THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AND ASKED TO BUY IT BACK. THEY MADE HER AN OFFER 0N 12/06/06 WHICH SHE DECLINE DBECAUSE IT DID NOT INCLUDE THE FULL PURCHASE PRICE. SINCE THAT TIME THEY HAVE NOT CONTACTED HER TO MAKE ANOTHER OFFER, AND THE TELEPHONE NUMBER THE DEALER GAVE HERWAS NO LONGER IN OPERATION. SHE HAS BEEN UNABLE TO CONTACT THEM.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 20,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10177151 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V417000 · Air Bags:Frontal
Reported: 2006-10-31 (October 31, 2006)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗