2004 Buick Rainier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Buick Rainier, 4% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,300 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.
“Frame rot ? I brought my 2004 Buick Rainier in for service and had the mechanic check the status of the braking system. He discovered that the frame near the rear driver side wheel was rotted through. The steel design of the frame is ?cupped? Near the rear wheels and there was no drain hole in the area to allow the road water and debris to escape. He advised that if I were to go over a pothole or hit a bump that the rear wheel would cave inward and cause a potentially serious accident. …”
NHTSA complaint #10604720, filed 2014-06, 82,300 miles“Air suspension ? It seems as if the air suspension is running continually and could cause a drain on the electrical system. After I stop the car it hums for a short period of time near the drivers doors and will eventually stop.”
NHTSA complaint #10604723, filed 2014-06, 46,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Buick Rainier. While driving 65 MPH, the contact noticed a loud noise coming from under the vehicle. The contact later inspected the vehicle and discovered a broken axle actuator. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the part needed for repair was on a national back order and was discontinued. The manufacturer offered the contact a discount toward the purchase of a new vehicle. The vehicle was rendered as non-drivable. The failure mileage was 99,749.”
NHTSA complaint #10425156, filed 2011-09, 99,749 miles“2004 Rainier experiencing intermittent popping noise. The dealer indicated that the noise was normal. The brakes made a grinding noise and the vehicle would not stop. This occurred three times. The driver heard wind noise while driving. The consumer also heard idling noises.”
NHTSA complaint #10125853, filed 2005-06Related service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: 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 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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