DecodedCarsBuick Rainier
3 model years from 2005 to 2007, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2007
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (34)
The 2007 Rainier in brief
The 2007 Buick Rainier is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.3L 8-cyl and 4.2L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,628 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (14 city / 20 highway), 9% worse than the 2007 SUV - average of 18.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The Buick Rainier has 3 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2007.
Its most efficient year was 2007 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 17 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (27), exterior lighting (25), unknown or other (9).
2007 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 75 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Rainier compares
The 2005 Buick Rainier is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.2L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 193 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,628 lb.
2007 Rainier pros & cons
Full 2007 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints12 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 90 for similar models.
Watch out for
- 5 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.
Show all 3 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2007 Rainier
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | 13 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2007 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2007 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 17 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2007 GMC Yukon | 17 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →