Buick Rainier owners have reported 20 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension springs (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Suspension problems | |
| Rear Suspension Springs problems | |
| Front Suspension problems | |
| Front Suspension Wheel Bearing problems |
Window motors and window controls failing. I replaced two window motors at in 2017, at dealer because they failed, then the rear passenger window motor failed in 2020 and was replaced at mechanic shop with factory replacement, this rear passenger window is seldom used, but rear passenger window Read details...
Both trailing arms in the rear suspension have failed to due to rust. The failure of at least one of the two trailing arms occurred when traveling across a bump in the road at low speed while on a long distance trip. The 2007 Buick Rainier had a history of being in pennsylvania. Read details...
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. Read details...
Failure of front wheel bearings Read details...