2006 Buick Rendezvous power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Car kept running hot and no remedy was found for it. Batteries and other repairs were done concerning the electrical things; but the car running hot was never resolved even with replacing the thermostat etc. I could only drive about a block and the check cooling system error came on and the car…”
filed May 29, 2018
“This vehicle is a joke. I've had the ball joints worked on, gear shift (suddenly wouldn't change gears anymore), the transmission pump needs replacing, and when I drive, specifically if I turn or have to go over a speed hump, or over a small dip, there's a loud pop and lots of creaking even though…”
filed Sep 8, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Rendezvous years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rendezvous | 8 | 19% |
| 2005 Rendezvous | 17 | 12% |
| 2004 Rendezvous | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 Rendezvous | 25 | 9% |
| 2002 Rendezvous | 40 | 8% |
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.