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2006 Buick Rendezvous Engine Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
16%of 89 total for the year
Median mileage
100,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Buick Rendezvous, 16% of the 89 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The problem happened while driving, the engine shut off without warning. The 'reduced power engine' light came on. I coasted to side of road to let folks get by and sat and waited for about 5 minutes and tried the key and the engine started. No codes stored. No check engine light. I still had power windows, radio, lights and horn. The silent engine happens at least twice every other day. Noone has a sense of what is happening and the safety issue is when I am on the interstate and the engine suddenly dies out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10592825, filed 2014-05, 81,000 miles

“At any given speed the reduced engine power light comes on and the car comes to a complete stop. There is no power steering, etc. It's extremely dangerous because of being able to get the car off the road. I am reduced to driving on the service road and still do not feel safe. Interstate is out of the question. After reading many reviews regarding repairs, I am not inclined to spend a tremendous amount of money for repairing a car that obviously no one can repair. I believe the manufacturer should be responsible for recalling this car. …”

NHTSA complaint #10556417, filed 2013-12, 90,000 miles

“I was traveling down the interstate doing the speed limit of 70mph. Out of nowhere, the car flashed reduced engine power light and would not accelerate. Then the service engine soon light came on and a red battery light also. The car lost all power and power steering. I had to force the car into the emergency lane on the interstate without wrecking. I turned the ignition off and let the car sit for a couple of minutes and it started back up. I made it about 10 miles down the road and it did it again. Car will not run more than 10-15 mins without shutting off. Will not drive this car!!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10576660, filed 2014-04, 89,756 miles

“Engine cut off and reduced engine power light came on while driving down road. Power steering, brakes and everything else completely quit unexpectedly. Could restart after letting sit for 10 minutes, but continued to do this all the way home. Took several more trips out around town and problem just got worse. Was a very dangerous situation, being as it would simply cut off in middle of road while going 55-60 MPH and almost unable to keep under control and keep from being hit by other drivers. Parked it at home and researched problem online. …”

NHTSA complaint #10578319, filed 2014-04, 100,000 miles

“I purchased this vehicle used in december 2014, the very first night driving it home, the engine would nit start. I immediately called the dealer, took the car back and watched as they ran a diagnostic. Nothing was wrong with it. I did some research and it seems to be a normal issue with the make and model. Then I noticed the faulty gas guage, reading low fuel then all of a sudden I have gas. Again, contacted the dealer, took it back and yet again, diagnostic ran with clear readings. I looked up thaylt issue and of course, complaints about the same issue were common. …”

NHTSA complaint #10723944, filed 2015-06

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007512%
20061416%
20051813%
2004105%
200393%
2002143%

Other parts of the 2006 Buick Rendezvous

Electrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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