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Major Problems with Buick Rainier - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Buick Rainier model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2004, for instance, is the worst year for the Rainier. Older Rainier vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Browse Buick Rainier problems by years

Worst Buick Rainier Problems

FRONTAL
2004 Buick Rainier May 20, 2005 Victims: 3 Mileage: 23000 miles

I was stopped at an intersection waiting for the traffic light to change. one vehicle was in front of me. i was impacted from the rear by a third vehicle traveling at a rate of speed i would estimate at somewhere between 20 and 40 mph. the force of the impact threw my car into the car in front of me. in addition to the significant rearend damage sustained, the impact destroyed the front end of my suv, including bumper, radiator, hood and damage to both front quarter panels. and yet the airbag did not deploy. ...

AIR BAGS
2004 Buick Rainier November 17, 2012 Victims: 3 Mileage: 52000 miles

A person ran two stop signs and entered vehicle path. the two vehicles hit head on and this vehicle made impact at 40 mph after it decelerated from 43 mph. the two vehicle hit head on with near perfect even impact, based upon third party visual description of the front end of the vehicles damage. the vehicle decelerated at a max sdm recorded velocity change rate of -14.07 (mph) and a algorithm enabled to maximum sdm recorded velocity change of 127.5 msec. driver of the vehicle hit the steering wheel with head knocking the person out. airbags did not deploy. ...

SERVICE BRAKES
2005 Buick Rainier February 17, 2014 Victims: 2 Mileage: 84120 miles

Driving on freeway, engaged in normal breaking and wheels locked up and brakes no longer worked. i did not have the ability to brake or steer the suv. i ultimately hit the center divider nearly head on, mostly middle to passenger side front of car. the air bags did not deploy. had gm mechanic look at the brakes after the accident to attempt to determine what went wrong with brakes. they stated that the brake module needed to be replaced and that it can cause the "computers to not communicate correctly."' the bad brake ...

What is the most common problem with Buick Rainier?

Overall the worst problem with Buick Rainier relates to ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Rainier years that are prone to issues with these components.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 102 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 61 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 43 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 33 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 21 SUSPENSION 18 AIR BAGS 17 POWER TRAIN 15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 STEERING 10 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 10 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 10 HEADLIGHTS 9 ENGINE 9 STRUCTURE 8 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 8 VISIBILITY/WIPER 8 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 7 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 7 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 6 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 5 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 5 SEAT BELTS 4 ENGINE 4 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 4 VISIBILITY 3 DOOR 3 FRONT 3 TIRES 3 INTERIOR LIGHTING 3 TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 BODY 2 DRIVELINE 2 ROTOR 2 LATCH 2 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 2 FAN/MOTOR 2 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 2 EQUIPMENT 1 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 FRONTAL 1 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 1 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 GASOLINE 1 IGNITION 1 PADS 1 SEATS 1 REAR 1 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 1 RACK AND PINION 1 BRAKE LIGHTS 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 1 POWER ADJUST 1 DIFFERENTIAL UNIT 1 HYDRAULIC 1 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 1 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 1 BEAD 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 SIDE/WINDOW 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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