KnownCarProblemsBuick Rainier Problems by Year
Owners have filed 391 complaints with NHTSA about the Buick Rainier since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2004, 2005, 2006. The most common problem overall: electrical.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Buick Rainier problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 38 | Fuel system | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Rainier | 91 | Fuel system | 7 | 1 |
| 2005 Rainier | 103 | Electrical | 1 | 6 |
| 2004 Rainier | 158 | Electrical | 2 | 9 |
15 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Buick Rainier
- What years of the Buick Rainier have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2004 (158), 2005 (103), 2006 (91).
- What is the most common problem with the Buick Rainier?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the electrical (145), fuel system (90), lights (57).
- Which Buick Rainier years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2003 (1), 2007 (38), 2006 (91). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.