2006
Buick Rendezvous

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$27,780
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Notable features

Five- to seven-passenger seating
FWD or AWD
Standard rear park assist
Optional XM Satellite Radio
Optional DVD entertainment

The good & the bad

The good

Steering feel
Automatic-transmission behavior
Minivanlike handling
Quietness
Spacious, versatile interior

The bad

Ride quality on rough pavement
Controversial appearance
Resale value
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Safety review

Based on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
3/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
4 years / 50,000 miles
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

82% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 46 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.3
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

By Robert from Yuba City, CA
Owns this car
February 7, 2024

Best car I've owned

I loved my 06 buick Rendezvous CXL. I got it used with 130,000 miles on it . For 6.5 years it got me where I needed to go and I used UT as a work vehicle hauling thousands of lbs. I even got a tow hitch and towed first an 18' trailer then a 24' trailer that I used for scrap metal recycling. It pulled both like a champ. I towed loads over 6,000 lbs with no issues. But all good things must come to an end eventually. I did most of my own maintenence, and let's face it, I'm no mechanic. I don't know exactly what I did to my poor car. It starts up , but that's all it does. I'm debating on weather to retire it or fix it. Mechanics are so darn expensive. And I don't know if I can afford to fix it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Seasoned_Geek from Herscher, IL
Used to own this car
April 15, 2023

Falls apart after 70K miles

I bought a 2006 CXL AWD with a few miles on it from a dealer in Ohio. They said it was a "program car" but when I went to register the On-Star I found it was an Avis rental. I kept this vehicle well past the point of sanity because it was very easy for my father to get in and out of. He was in declining health at the time. At 70K miles these cars just fall apart. For the first 50 I put on it the thing was great. Had that "boat float ride" Buick is famous for, lots of space and storage. After that, you will pour all of your money into fixing it. If you hit even a minor chuck hole with the passenger front wheel you are looking at $1800-$3500 in repairs. The steering linkages and suspension are as fragile as glass. This is a car, NOT an SUV. If you live or drive in an area with bad roads it will bleed you dry. The crank (or is it cam?) position sensor is a North Korean knock-off quality part. Without throwing any codes your mileage will drop from 25MPG to 6MPG. You will spend a good $2000 just tracking back from the possible causes until it is determined _that_ must be what is bad. Guess what? It is underneath the exhaust manifold in a spot where no sensor socket can be used. At 70K miles you are _not_ getting the manifold bolts out, you are snapping at least one (usually all) of them, off. Now you get to pull the engine and either try your luck freehand drill and tapping new holes or you send the heads out to a service place. After $6000 in repairs over 5 weeks I took $2000 trade-in value and bought a Toyota Camry
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 1.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

The 2006 Buick Rendezvous is available in 1 trim level:

  • (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?

The 2006 Buick Rendezvous offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 23 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous reliable?

The 2006 Buick Rendezvous has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Buick Rendezvous owners.

Is the 2006 Buick Rendezvous a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous. 82.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 46 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.3
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