Rainier
Buick Rainier: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Buick Rainier2003–2007
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | July 2003–June 2007 |
| Model years | 2004–2007 |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT360 |
| Engines | 4.2 L Vortec 4200 I6 5.3 L Vortec 5300 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm |
| Length | 2004–05: 4,872 mm 2006–07: 4,912 mm |
| Width | 1,915 mm |
| Height | 1,892 mm |
| Class | Mid-size luxury SUV |
| Assembly | United States: Moraine, Ohio (Moraine Assembly) |
| Designer | Bill Davis |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2007 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2007 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2007 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2004–2007 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2004–2007 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.2–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 16 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2004–2007 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 145 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 90 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Lights | 57 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 28 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Suspension | 24 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Visibility and wipers | 22 | 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 22 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Speed control and cruise | 21 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Airbags | 20 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Body and structure | 15 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2004–2007: 390 complaints, 16 with a crash and 14 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.