10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
114,333 miles

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problem #3

Apr 092016

Rainier

  • 131,000 miles
Just purchased car 3 weeks ago, it caught on fire at 3 am after being parked for 6 hours.fire department says it started at the driver side headlight wiring or switch area. Completely destroyed my engine before fire department arrived.

- Thermal, CA, USA

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problem #2

Mar 262014

Rainier 6-cyl

  • 100,000 miles
Buick Rainier 2006, [xxx], I have had trouble with my SUV turning off while driving many times. Also, it will not start after several attempts until it just wants to. Now, it has completely stopped starting and is sitting in a parking lot after trying to start over 5 hours, I am so upset and stranded. My VIN does not appear on recall list for switch, but that is the trouble I am having. What do I do now? information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Ellabell, GA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 252014

Rainier

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine stalled and the passenger side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle restarted after multiple attempts. However, the failure recurred multiple times. Also, the contact had stated that there was a burning odor present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The technician stated that the ignition switch, various wires, and throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. However, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V406000 (electrical system, visibility). The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

- Ellenville, NY, USA

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