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2004–2007 · 4 model years

Buick Rainier recalls & problems by year

15 recalls and 390 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints2004158 complaints
Most recalls20067 recalls
Crashes reported16in owner complaints
Injuries reported140 deaths
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0501001502002004: 158 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 103 complaints, 1 recalls2006: 91 complaints, 7 recalls2007: 38 complaints, 5 recalls2004200520062007
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2007 Rainier—16–17 mpg5380200
2006 Rainier—16–17 mpg7911500
2005 Rainier—15–16 mpg11036340
2004 Rainier—15–16 mpg215894100

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Electrical system146
  • Fuel system, gasoline62
  • Exterior lighting54
  • Power train28
  • Suspension25
  • Air bags22
  • Vehicle speed control21
  • Fuel system, other18