2004 Buick Rainier Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 Buick Rainier, and owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 Buick Rainier
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu…
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at…
158 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Buick Rainier have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA; 9 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 10 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 70,308 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. The contact stated that the headlights turned off intermittently without warning. The contact stated that the headlights remained off for approximately six m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2019 · Exterior lighting
“Tl* the contact owned a 2004 buick rainier. While driving approximately 30 MPH in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall. As a result, the c”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 31, 2018 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Buick Rainier (Rainier 2WD, Rainier AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Buick Rainier model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Buick Rainier model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 2 | 158 |
| 2005 Buick Rainier | 1 | 103 |
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 7 | 91 |
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 5 | 38 |
Checking a specific 2004 Buick Rainier
How do I know if my 2004 Buick Rainier has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2004 Buick Rainier; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Buick dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V527000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Buick models
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.