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2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 19 MPG.
The Buick Rendezvous is a mid-size crossover SUV that was marketed by Buick for the 2002-2007 model years. It debuted at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2000, and sales commenced in spring 2001. The Buick Rendezvous and its corporate cousin, the Pontiac Aztek, were GM's first entries into the crossover SUV segment.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | 468 |
| 3.6L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 16 | 25 | 19 | 468 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
131 complaints filed by owners for this model year (15 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD?
EPA figures for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD reach 19 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD?
Owners have filed 131 complaints with NHTSA for the 2006 Buick Rendezvous FWD, most often about: Electrical System, Suspension, Engine. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.