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2006 Buick Rainier Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 91 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 Buick Rainier, 1% of the 91 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rainer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel jerked independently without warning, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the brake pedal while depressing the brake pedal. The contact had taken the vehicle to two independent mechanics, where the wheel bearings and ball joints were replaced; however, the failure persisted. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11704072, filed 2025-12

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200611%
200599%
200443%

Other parts of the 2006 Buick Rainier

Fuel system
35 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
7 complaints
Electronic stability control
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine
3 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2006 Buick Rainier

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology