I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY GOING AROUND A BEND AT ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN I HEARD A BANG AND THOUGHT IT WAS THE TIRE. IT TOOK ALL MY EFFORT TO GET IT OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE NEW TIRES ON THE VEHICLE. WHEN I GOT OUT TO LOOK, THE WHEEL WAS BENT OUT AND FIRST THING I THOUGHT WAS TIE ROD. TIRE IS FINE. WHEN MY HUSBAND AND UNCLE CAME OUT THEY NOTICED THE BALL JOINT HAD BROKE OFF. THANK GOOD…
2006 Buick Rendezvous suspension problems
severe 13 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $900
Complaints
13
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$900
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
2006 BUCK RENDEZVOUS WITH 55,212 MILES HAD FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS GO BAD. COST WAS OVER $300 EACH TO REPLACE THE FRONT BEARING ASSEMBLY. GM AND BUCK REFUSED TO COVER THE COST. *TR
MY LAST ALIGNMENT WAS AT THE EXTREME OF CORRECTION. I WAS TOLD ANY FURTHER ADJUSTMENTS WOULD REQUIRE TAKING APART THE FRONT WHEEL SECTION AND DRILLING NEW HOLES TO PUT IN NEW ADJUSTERS. THE CAR HAS 38K MILES. I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND IT WOULD COST OVER $200.00. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK RENDEZVOUS. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 20 MPH WHEN THE REAR BALL JOINT FAILED. THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD RETURN HIS CALL AT A LATER DATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILE…
Common questions
How serious is the suspension problem on the 2006 Buick Rendezvous?
It's a meaningful issue. 13 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $900.
At what mileage does the suspension typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $900 for suspension repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to suspension?
No active recalls currently cover suspension issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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