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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%)

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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.

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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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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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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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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.