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We buy Buick Rainiers from every year, 2004–2007, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Buick Rainier by year
The Rainier is a SUV sold from 2004–2007 with engines including 4.2L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl. NHTSA lists 15 recalls and 390 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Rainier | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 2 | 158 |
| 2005 Rainier | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 1 | 103 |
| 2006 Rainier | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–17 | 7 | 91 |
| 2007 Rainier | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16–17 | 5 | 38 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Buick Rainier problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Rainier, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Buick Rainier: questions
How much is a junk Buick Rainier worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Rainiers with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Buick Rainiers that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (2004–2007), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Buick Rainier year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2004 Rainier (158). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and exterior lighting.
Which Buick Rainier year has the most recalls?
The 2006 Rainier has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 7. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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