2006 Buick Rendezvous Buick Rendezvous 2006

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2006 Buick Rendezvous repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (35%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (6%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (6%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 17 repairs.
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2006 Buick Rendezvous repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (75%)

< $100 (6%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Buick Rendezvous

Engine not specified

Buick Rendezvous in New York, United States
Jun 2011 - Jul 2011
Jul 2011

106000 mi

US $100
Versatrak fluid changed in differential and transfer case resolved noise. Manual does not recommend changing but others who have changed broken down fluid also report resolution of noise. Some shops wanted to replace differential. 
Buick Rendezvous in Illinois, United States
Mar 2012 - May 2012
Apr 2012

84000 mi

US $280
EGR Valve needed to be replaced. Valve was replaced and two weeks later code came back on. Mechanic said it would be a continued problem with this vehicle 
May 2012

84000 mi

US $200
EGR code continued to come on. A "screen" was put on EGR valve to prevent further carbon deposits from entering 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

242-horsepower 3.6L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Oregon, United States
Jan 2013 - Sep 2014
Feb 2014

112000 mi

US $1080
Tachometer, fuel gauge, and temperature gauge all read naught, and the odometer read "ERROR." The powertrain control module was found to be at fault and replaced. 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Buick Rendezvous in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2015 - Nov 2016
Jun 2016

137000 mi

US $320
power steering leak 
Buick Rendezvous in Ontario, Canada
May 2011 - Aug 2015
Mar 2012

65720 mi

C $563
Replace both ends, align Replace right rear seal 
Mar 2013

71920 mi

C $120
GM computer recommendation to replace ABS sensor etc. for many hundreds of dollars. Light came on after startup with first right turn proving to me that it was sensor cable ($24). Replaced broken cable. 
Buick Rendezvous in North Carolina, United States
Nov 2011 - Feb 2015
Dec 2012

122000 mi

US $2100
Transmission internal seals began to leak, causing poor shifts. Transmission was rebuilt, using all new parts. 
Mar 2014

144000 mi

US $300
bad RF wheel bearing. Replaced both wheel bearing assemblies. 
May 2014

148000 mi

US $250
Alternator was bad - replaced with new unit. 

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2006 Buick Rendezvous 4dr SUV

195-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic AWD

Buick Rendezvous in Indiana, United States
May 2009 - Mar 2012
May 2009

48000 mi
1.tranfer case leak 2.head liner loose at windshield 
Buick Rendezvous in Missouri, United States
Aug 2009 - Mar 2018
Nov 2009

102 mi

US $155
Passenger side axle seal leak; replaced the axle seal 
Jan 2010

112 mi

US $350
passenger side rear hub bearing worn and needs to be replaced. Haven't made up my mind about where to get it done. 
Sep 2011

150000 mi

US $450
The rear hub bearing was changed. 
Oct 2011

150000 mi

US $232
 
Oct 2016

231700 mi

US $300
The power steering fluid was leaking. Thought it was the high pressure line but it turned out to be the other one. 

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