Buick Rainier years to avoid
No model year of the Buick Rainier stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Buick Rainier years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Buick Rainier complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Buick Rainier problems
All model years combined.
- Electrical146
- Fuel system90
- Lights57
- Transmission28
- Suspension24
- Visibility22
- Engine22
- Acceleration21
- Airbags20
- Body15
- Brakes14
- Steering13
Most reported problems on the Buick Rainier
Buick Rainier problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 85 | 38 | Fuel system | 74,000 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 70 | 91 | Fuel system | 75,000 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2005 | 70 | 103 | Electrical | 68,000 | 1 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 54 | 158 | Electrical | 64,000 | 2 | 9 | |
| 2003 | 95 | 1 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 10
Questions about the Buick Rainier
What years of the Buick Rainier should you avoid?
No single model year of the Buick Rainier has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Buick Rainier?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Buick Rainier?
Electrical, with 146 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (90) and lights (57).
How many recalls does the Buick Rainier have?
10 recalls between 2003 and 2007. The 2006 model year has the most, with 7.
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