Buick Rainier problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Buick Rainier (2005–2007).

Complaints
14
Recalls
5
Model years
3
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Buick Rainier model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Buick Rainier model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2007 Rainier20005Suspension
2006 Rainier80005Electrical System
2005 Rainier40000Lighting

Most common Buick Rainier problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    5 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Visibility & Wipers
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Lighting
    1 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
    1 complaints
  • Engine
    1 complaints
  • Airbags
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Buick Rainier received by NHTSA each month.

Buick Rainier recalls

  • Recall 15V599000Sep 24, 20159,932 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

  • Recall 15V519000Aug 14, 2015429,170 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V404000Jul 2, 2014184,611 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

  • Recall 13V248000Jun 13, 2013193,652 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

  • Recall 12V406000Aug 16, 2012278,174 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Other Buick models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology