Tl*the contact owns a 2003 buick rainier. The contact stated that the speedometer stopped functioning. The speedometer would indicate a speed over 100 mph when the contact may have only been traveling 50 mph. The dealer stated that the instrument panel needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000 and the current mileage was 62,400.
Vehicle safety record
2003 Buick Rainier Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Buick Rainier with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 158.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Rainier year, for its age
#427 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Buick Rainier problems
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No recalls for the 2003 Buick Rainier
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Buick Rainier. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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1 complaints about the 2003 Buick Rainier
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Buick Rainier: every year compared
All Rainier years2003 Buick Rainier vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Buick Rainier | 1 | 0 | A | |
| 2003 Buick Rendezvous | 284 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2003 Buick Lesabre | 167 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Buick Century | 130 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Buick Regal | 104 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2003 Buick Park Avenue | 36 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2003 Buick Buick Truck | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2003 Buick Rainier
Does the 2003 Buick Rainier have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Buick Rainier right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Buick Rainier?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Buick Rainier had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 27, 2010 and the latest on December 27, 2010. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Buick Rainier a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 100 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Buick Rainier year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Buick Rainier years have the most complaints?
2004 (158), 2005 (103), 2006 (91). See every Buick Rainier year compared.
What should I do if my 2003 Buick Rainier has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data