2006 Buick Rainier Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 8%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Buick Rainier, 8% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 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.
“My rainer started to loose air in the rear suspension, air ride system. At this time the compressor works and does fill the air ride suspension but you can't be in a hurry to go anywhere. You must let the car sit while running for several minutes before you can leave. If you don't, you bounce down the road and that could be a danger to you or someone else on the road, I have spoken to my local dealer about the issue and they would be more than happy to charge me thousands of dollars to fix the issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10689744, filed 2015-02, 69,000 miles“There is a shuddering or rumble coming from the front wheels of our Buick Rainier awd at low speeds when backing up or making turns. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer on 2 occasions but the problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10422274, filed 2011-08, 40,000 miles“There are two kinds of problems I brought to the attention of the service department several times since purchasing the vehicle but mechanics still cannot find what is causing the problems. First, my vehicle stutters when I back up and turn slowly or turn forward slowly. It does not do it every time, just occasionally so the mechanics do not experience it. Second, when stopped at a red light for a few seconds, my car feels like it has been hit in the back but when I look back to see if I've been bumped, there is no vehicle behind me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466574, filed 2012-07, 38,000 miles“We bought a Buick Rainier 2006 and it has had nothing but electrical, door problems and door handle problems. It has a faulty back window wiper. Suspension issues and a voting under body carriage. I bought it from a dealer and none of these recall issues where taken care of, and these recalls date back to 2015 I bought the rainer in march 2018.”
NHTSA complaint #11324044, filed 2020-05“We are having a problem with a shuddering or rumble coming from the front wheels of our Buick Rainier awd at low speeds when backing and making turns. We have taken the vehicle to the dealer on 2 occasions but the problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #10206987, filed 2007-10Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Buick Rainier
35 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsExterior lighting
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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.
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