Does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have engine problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,878 miles.

Which Buick Rendezvous year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Buick Rendezvous has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 18 for the 2006.

Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Buick Rendezvous Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, 20% of all 89 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 3 Rendezvous model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 89,878 miles.

Engine complaints: 18; 20% of 89 complaints
All complaints this year: 89
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 89,878 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Buick Rendezvous engine complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2008, latest May 28, 2025.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to May 2025; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rendezvous model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200542 (30%)
200618 (20%)
20078 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have engine problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, 20% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 89,878 miles.
Which Buick Rendezvous year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Buick Rendezvous has the most engine complaints (42), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.