2004 Buick Rainier electrical system problems
The 2004 Buick Rainier has 86 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 42% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
86
Electrical System complaints
42%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK RAINIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE SMELLED AN ODOR OF BURNING WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE EXAMINED. THE MANUFACTURER…”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 2004 Buick Rainier have?
NHTSA has 86 complaints about the 2004 Buick Rainier electrical system — 42% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.