Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Buick Rainier
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Buick Rainier has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 91 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V599000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V519000 Headlamps may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V404000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V248000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V406000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V455000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 25 complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 12 complaints
- Fuel System, Other 8 complaints
- Power Train 7 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
Of the 91 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 5 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Buick Rainier has seven recalls and 91 owner complaints, indicating reliability concerns. Frequent issues include the electrical system and fuel system, which have prompted multiple recalls. Given the complaints and number of recalls, this model's reliability is below-average. However, specific failure data is limited, impacting precise cost predictions.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Exterior lighting | Unknown | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor replacement
- Transmission fluid service
- Coolant system flush
- Belt and hose inspection
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Battery and electrical system check
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic power window operation
- Engine stalling or hesitation
- Dashboard warning lights
- Steering fluid leaks
- Faulty headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Buick Rainier at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.