Complaints
131
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Buick Rendezvous Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#119 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:101,728 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:104,596 mi
Crash-related:1
#313 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:108,444 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 19 | — | 1 | 101,728 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 14 | 1 | — | 104,596 mi | |
| Fuel System | 13 | 1 | — | 108,444 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 80,535 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | 1 | — | 52,832 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 3 | — | 132,932 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | 1 | 82,153 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 44,496 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Axle Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
101,728
Engine Problems
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,596
Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,444
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,535
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,832
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
132,932
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
82,153
Gasoline Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,496
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Parking-Brake Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Starter Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Axle Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2006 Buick Rendezvous — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2006 Buick Rendezvous has 131 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 19 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (19 complaints, avg 101,728 mi); Engine Problems (14 complaints, avg 104,596 mi); Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 108,444 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 92,947 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
NHTSA complaints for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous include 15 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 17 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Rendezvous reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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