Does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, the most recent reported on October 31, 2006 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by engine (14).

How many 2006 Buick Rendezvous complaints mention a crash or fire?

9 of 89 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2006 Buick Rendezvous recalls and problems

1 recall and 89 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2006 Buick Rendezvous recalls

Air bags: frontal

NHTSA campaign 06V417000 · reported October 31, 2006 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 794 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
The risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
The fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system21
Engine14
Suspension14
Fuel/propulsion system13
Power train11
Steering10
Air bags9
Fuel system, gasoline6
Visibility6
Wheels4

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

May 28, 2025 · Suspension · 134,103 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rendezvous. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side suspension sway bar was bent. Additionally, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled after driving approximately 50 feet. The cause of the failure was not…

Jul 10, 2024 · Fuel/propulsion system
Fuel line heat shield rusted and is leaking gas. I noticed gas outside before getting into car few days before gas leak was noticeable. I could not tell if it was my car or not as it was always in a parking lot that I noticed smelling gas. Yesterday, I noticed I had to pump the gas a couple times in order to start…

Feb 4, 2024 · Electrical system
Piece of junk since June when I paid $3,000 for it and have put $1200 into it and still broke down and won’t start (ignition switch/key) and I refuse to pay for it to be fixed nor fixing it myself.. Has to be called home sweet home very soon and I need it fixed by GM asap or lawyer will be involved and I’m not sinking…

Sep 16, 2019 · Engine · 139,000 miles
ENGINE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPED CAUSING VEHICLE TO BECOME UNDRIVABLE

Jun 4, 2019 · Air bags · 279,215 miles · crash reported
"TAKATA RECALL" I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON 4/8/19 IT DID NOT INVOLVE ANOTHER VEHICLE. IT WAS RAINING AND I WAS COMING OFF THE HIGHWAY TO MY EXIT AND LOOKED TO MY LEFT TO SEE IF I WAS ABLE TO MERGE, WHEN I DID MY RIGHT TIRE HIT THE SIDE OF SOME WET GRASS AND WHEN IT DID MY CAR STARTED SPINNING OUTTA CONTROL AND I ENDED…

Rendezvous model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	6	281	12	13
2004	4	200	14	2
2005	1	138	10	1
2006	1	89	9	1
2007	0	43	4	0

Across all years, the 2002 Rendezvous has the most complaints (486). All Buick Rendezvous years →

Questions

Does the 2006 Buick Rendezvous have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, the most recent reported on October 31, 2006 (Air bags: frontal). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?: Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (21 complaints), followed by engine (14).
How many 2006 Buick Rendezvous complaints mention a crash or fire?: 9 of 89 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 8 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 28, 2025.