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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  LOTS OF PROBLEMS - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By KIMMA THAYER - June 3 - 2:22 pm

  I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED, BUT IT SEEMED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE. FOR SEVERAL YEARS THE VEHICLE WAS GOOD. THEN LIKE OTHERS SAID, THINGS STARTED TO GO WRONG...ONE THING AFTER ANOTHER IN THE ENGINE. MY BIG QUESTION IS WITH SO MANY THINGS GOING WRONG WHY HASN'T THERE BEEN ANY RECALLS ON THE TROUBLES.

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  Great ride for 9 years! - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By sam - November 29 - 9:46 am

  We were not looking for bells and whistles. No major repairs. Many good trips. Very good head and leg room for tall occupants.

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  Worst car ever - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Frances G - November 3 - 6:05 am

  This is by far the worst investment I have ever made. It is one thing after another with this car. Once you fix one problem another arises. To start with it was a speed sensor(wheel bearing) then is was the oil sensor. Then it got to the point where EVERY TIME I fuel up the car would not want to start again. I would literally have to wait 2-3 minutes and still press the gas before it would start again (how embarrassing) very inconvenient. And to top it off last night the battery light came on. I know what you r thinking "simple fix" turns out no. I will have to put it I The garage to find out if it is a problem with the computer, transmission, or the engine. I have had it with this car. I will NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER BUICK EVER!!! All of these problems I am having seem to be common problems if you check other reviews however, there have been no recalls or even attempt to fix these problems. I am done with this vehicle. I also now have a light that says reduced engine power and it will not go more than 30mph.

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  A Love Hate Relationship - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Eva Stone - March 6 - 9:58 pm

  Bought this 06 in 2010 with 37,000 miles. Great handling and very comfortable car with lots of cargo for hauling my music gear. Then it left me stranded with a radiator problem at about 85,000 miles. Trial and error to fix that left me stranded several times. Kind of been down hill from there. Chrome fell off the wheels, had to replace those. Have LOTS of problems with the front end, wheel bearings and such. This winter got extremely cold and the fuel sensor went out, left me traveling with a maximum speed of 30 MPH several times till we replaced that. Im at 137,000 and the front axes is grinding and will need to be replaced. I think its time to replace the car.

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  Full of issues-American made POS - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By 1stmeridian - September 4 - 2:17 pm

  Its really too bad we have to take so many shortcuts in the USA with cars. I have had more problems with US made vehicles than any foreign vehicle Ive owned. This car has multiple major issues: Power windows fail, often due to wiring shorts and breakage. LIghter/phone charger fails also due to faulty wiring. Fuel indicator failure and the part is in the tank so extremely difficult and expensive to fix. Tachometer intermittent failure.

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  I am pretty happy with owning this Buick - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By la312 - May 25 - 2:41 pm

  We bought this Buick from our friend and owned it for almost 3 years. It did happen to visit mechanic, but which car didnt? regularly change brakes, oil, and fluids, etc. there is no major issue. however, the interior is not meeting my exception of the luxury SUV.

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  Had to trade Ol Bessie in... - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By emmygirl - March 22 - 5:17 am

  I wanted so badly for the SUV to perform up to my expectations, and it did... for a while. Bought my 2006 in 2008 with 48k miles on it. High, but I got a great deal. The ride was always smooth and quiet, styling was great in the front and inside- the hatchback styled rear is terrible, and the split panelling on some models- ugh! Horrendous. Sadly over 4 years the wiring went out underneath the car which made it stop... mid drive. I replaced the radiator, there were yearly replacements to a wheel bearing, and my fuel level indicator crapped out so I regularly ran out of gas. Finally the A/C drain hose pretty much ruined my interior with mold and I finally had to trade it in.

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  Nice feel but lots of repairs - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By PhillyGirl - August 5 - 11:39 pm

  We loved our Buick at first. Within 3 days of purchase our windshield wipers stopped working in a snow storm because the motor on wiper blew? We had to get a new transmission 3 years into the car and was asked to pay $6,000. The warranty had expired. I never ever had to pay for a new transmission in a 3+year car.

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  Awful Car!!! - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By Jeannie - April 27 - 10:32 pm

  I purchased my 06 Rendezvous in early 07. I have had nothing but problems. I was in the market to find an SUV/crossover with better gas mileage. All I got were repair bills! Everything from brakes, rotors, oxygen sensors, wheel bearings, anti-lock brakes & the AWD have needed repairs. The cost of this vehicle is amazingly high! I would NEVER recommend this vehicle to anyone!

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  Very Nice Vehicle - 2006 Buick Rendezvous
  By DCSFORUM - April 24 - 7:31 pm

  Bought this vehicle through a private sale with 45,000 miles and still under warranty. Researched a lot of vehicles before deciding that we wanted a Rendezvous because it is a great combination of flexible utility and roominess, fuel economy, comfort and quality. This is the quietest vehicle Ive ever owned. Like the 3.5L engine a lot - smooth, quiet, and plenty of power. I have gotten over 30 mpg if I keep my foot out of it. Has a high-quality feel to it. Has a good amount of room inside for the fuel mileage. Larger utility vehicles like the Trailblazer get much worse mileage. I think they had the bugs worked out of these for 2006/2007 model years. Really a nice family vehicle.