10
recalls
The Buick Rainier has 10 recalls covering 2.43 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (7). Owners filed 1 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; electrical system is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
10
Most for 2006: 7
Units affected
2.43M
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
1
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
6 rated versions, model years 2004 to 2007
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4-DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2007 | 4-DR W/SAB · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2006 | 4 DR · RWD/AWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2005 | 4 DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2004 | 4-DR | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
| 2004 | 4-DR W/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 19.1% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Buick Rainier, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
1 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system146
- Fuel system, gasoline62
- Exterior lighting54
- Power train28
- Suspension24
- Vehicle speed control21
- Air bags20
- Complaints
- 391
- Crashes reported
- 16
- Fires reported
- 14
- People injured
- 14
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Buick Rainier by component
- Visibility5 · 684K units
- Exterior lighting3 · 1.59M units
- Equipment1 · 32K units
- Steering1 · 124K units
Buick Rainier recalls
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Questions and answers
Is the 2009 Buick Rainier recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2009 Buick Rainier. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Buick Rainier have?
10 recalls cover the Buick Rainier, for 2.43 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is visibility (5 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Buick Rainier?
Electrical system: named in 146 of the 391 safety complaints about the Buick Rainier, then fuel system, gasoline (62). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.