NHTSA — Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash Problems

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CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2006 Buick Rainier has a lot going for it and just a few issues that keep it from making our "best vehicles" list.

The good news is the SUV has a quiet interior (thanks to triple door seals, acoustic laminate glass, and thicker sound-absorbing pads), a low number of overall complaints, and a RWD system which offers good balance and handling.

Unfortunately, it received poor safety ratings in crash tests, owners report that the gas gauge is unreliable, and there was a large recall for melting power window switches.

So close, Buick. So close.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
96,482 miles

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2006 Buick Rainier electrical problems

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2006 Buick Rainier Owner Comments

problem #1

Mar 142015

Rainier

  • 96,482 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owned a 2006 Buick Rainier. While driving approximately 55 mph, there were smoke and flames underneath the dashboard. The driver exited the vehicle quickly before it was engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The failure mileage was 96,482.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

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