2004 Buick Rainier Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 25,702miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 2004 Buick Rainier, 3% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,702 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Purchased vehicle which had 34,000 mile on it. It now has 46,403 and have had to fill the power steering pump up three times. I have detected no leaks. Took to the Buick dealer and they said they were unable to find leak. Put some dye in it and said bring it back in a month or so.”
NHTSA complaint #10193969, filed 2007-06, 46,403 miles“When backing out of my driveway and turning it seemed like my tires locked up and my car would not move unless I straightened my steering wheel a little. It does the same thing when pulling forward and pulling into a parking space or doing a u-turn. When I touch the gas to make it go the car jumps a little and makes popping noises and my tires squeal a little also. Since this started I've noticed my gas mileage going down. I've heard a few other people having the same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10627781, filed 2014-08“The vehicle's engine has been sputtering, missing and surging since it was purchased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to find the cause of the problem. The vehicle battery failed. Water leaked through the front driver's side floor. Water also leaked into the vehicle by the hood release lever when raining. The passenger's side fender rattled. Headlight assembly seemed loose. Rack and pinion leaked.”
NHTSA complaint #10111149, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
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- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Buick Rainier
83 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Buick Rainier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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