Buick Rainier years to avoid
The Buick Rainier years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2003 is the cleanest year on record.
525
Total complaints
10
Recall campaigns
2003–2007
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Rainier years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 205 |
Every Rainier year
Common questions
What are the worst Buick Rainier years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Rainier years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2003.
What is the best year for the Buick Rainier?
By complaint volume, 2003 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Rainier years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Buick Rainier have?
Across all model years, the Rainier has 10 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 525 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.