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Buick Rainier 2004 Lighting Problems

22 distinct owners reported a lighting problem on the 2004 Buick Rainier - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage22 complaints

22 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

04V527000Reported November 1, 2004 - 871,473 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 871,473 vehicles across all affected models.

05V198000Reported May 5, 2005 - 286,478 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 286,478 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System84Fuel and Propulsion System18Power Train15Vehicle Speed Control12Air Bags12Suspension6
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.