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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3G5DA03L36S558454 · Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 4

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3G5DA03L36S•••••• 2006 Buick RENDEZVOUS

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2006 Buick RENDEZVOUS build (4 vs 2).

4on this build
67on the model
31builds in total
Most reported Suspension 1 Electrical System 1 Tires 1 Visibility 1

What owners of this build wrote

Engine And Engine Cooling Nov 2014
Driving down the road when the reduced engine power light came on the service traction control light come on the service engine light came on and the trac off light came on. Couldn't drive faster then 20mph
Engine Apr 2014
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…
Suspension Dec 2005
The consumer stated while driving 30 to 40 mph, the vehicle pulled to the left side with front end vibrations. The vehicle was taken to the dealership; the tie rod ends and both tires were replaced. After driving the vehicle, the same problems still continued. *jb starter stayes…
Visibility Dec 2005
Our 2006 buick rendevous has a windshield that has a distortion present that is distracting while you drive. Dealer said the distortion is in all rendevous because of the laminate used for heads up display (we do not have a hud in the vehicle). If this is the case and all…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3G5DA03L36S558454 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.