Overview & Reviews

The Buick Rendezvous has a few equipment changes for 2006. For instance, OnStar, an alarm system and rear parking assist are now standard across the board, and all Rendezvous trim levels now benefit from the sound-reducing QuietTuning initiative. Additionally, last year's base engine has been replaced with a more powerful 201-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6. Buick has also dropped the Ultra trim, which leaves the CXL with the Plus package as the top-line model for 2006.

• Usable third-row seats that fold flat, comfortable ride, plenty of interior storage, above-average fuel economy.

• Nice-looking but cheap-feeling interior materials, limited off-road ability compared to competitors.

User Reviews:

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  Too many things gone wrong! - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By unhappy - August 23 - 6:47 pm

  I have had to replace both front hubs at only 52,000 miles, power steering pump is blown at 60,000 miles, check engine light has come on several times for no reason causing diog. prior to inspection, interior parts loose, speakers already blowing. Very inaccurate gas guage which has already caused me to run out of gas.

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  Great Car - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Sam Keifer - August 3 - 7:01 am

  I test drove a number of vehicles and liked the way the Rendevous felt on the road. I have been happy with the fuel economy. 21.5 average and 25.5 on the highway at 70 MPH. Overall, it is a great car. The editors and other people dont rate it like the owners...but drive it youll like it and youll like the price of insurance and the price of the vehicle.

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  06 Rendezvous - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Cathy - June 30 - 10:34 pm

  The Rendezvous has been a great family car. Its only been in the garage for normal maintenance. Great advantages from both an SUV and vans standpoints. It has 60000 miles now and still nothing major with it.

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  Good SUV, best in its class - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Rendezvous driver - May 13 - 4:01 pm

  I hated it when I bought it, its more of a woman car, so I gave it to my wife and she loves it. Then I started driving it and Im actually liking it. I bought it 2 years ago and now ~42k on it. Had a deer accident going 70 mph. I thank god to be driving a Rendezvous, very well maintained, very stable, the deer was split in half. Went to the shop for 2-3 months, came back never the same car. But I can tell you, its very reliable. After the accident the fuel economy became poor average 20 mpg, I used to avg 23 - 24. But Im pleased with it. Very spacious and comfortable. Im 300 lbs and 6,1" but it would be better to have a lot more driver leg space. Back sensor excellent

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  Ds Review - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Dennis - April 20 - 9:32 pm

  Wifes car and she loves it. Very reliable and fun to drive. Fuel economy is in the 20s. Dash layout is very pleasing and easy to use. She drives 60 miles a day to work and back wich gives her a good feeling as to the ride and dependabilty of the auto.

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  Great Car, Great Handling - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Happy Driver - April 11 - 9:19 pm

  Great overall vehicle. AWD is handy feature. Quiet, smooth ride for all passengers. 3rd row seat has just enough leg room/head room for 510" person. Lower clearance, although not great for huge snowfalls, is nice for disabled parent to enter/exit. Good storage.

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  Riding comfort - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By John - January 8 - 9:22 am

  The ride is very comfortable. There is plenty of space with the third seat folded down for luggage or large purchases Home Depot or Best Buy. The gas mileage is fine for an suv, 25 mpg highway and 22 mpg overall. No mechanical service has been required and it is comforting to know we have 50k or 48 months on the warranty.

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  06 RDV CXL 3.6L - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By coywolf - December 30 - 1:29 pm

  Gave it a 8 for comfort due to the leather on the seats which make the seats firmer than cloth. Vehicle ride comfort is awsome....smooth. Have driven all crazy weather conditions and never been stranded, AWD is ample. Clearance height is less than others, but at least I dont have to climb into it like other SUVs.

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  A year later and I still love it - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Mike Sadkowski - December 2 - 11:28 pm

  I bought the SUV about a year ago and did not have any problems with it. I love the comfort and the smooth ride it offers. The vehicle is roomy and well designed. This is one of those cars that grows on you. When I first bought it, I didnt really care for the exterior design. I purchased the car due to its outstanding reliability ratings, awesome price ($16K with 4K miles), and the driving comfort (less road noise than my parents MDX!). But the exterior design grew on me. I love my Rendezvous. I would buy another, but unfortunately they dont make them anymore. If you find one with low miles and a good price, dont think twice, buy it!

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  Nice Vehicle For Price - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By TOM D - November 9 - 1:29 pm

  Nice vehicle for price. Smooth, quiet. Adequate power for everday driving, plus uses only regular fuel.