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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.

8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,000 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.

2006 Buick Rainier engine problems

engine problem

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2006 Buick Rainier Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 272007

(reported on)

Rainier

  • miles

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

2006 Buick Rainier surges when stopping customer states that the vehicle surges while stopping at lights and stop signs. He states this problem has been a continuing issue. ** the consumer stated the vehicle surges when stopped, the problem is more noticeable as time progresses. The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice to assess the problem and both customer service and the mechanic witnessed the vehicle surging. The consumer is asking that the situation be investigated.

- Summersville, WV, USA

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problem #1

Oct 102006

Rainier 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 10,000 miles
At highway speeds (50-60 mph) accelerator became inoperative...I.e., no connection with engine. Used "resume" button on cruise control to speed up. Many months ago same thing happened. Could be very dangerous. Just intermittent.

- Pearland, TX, USA

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