Model year guide

2004 Buick rainier awd

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2004 Buick rainier awd is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2004 Buick rainier awd at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined15–16 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2004 Buick rainier awd recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2004 Buick rainier awd.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2004 Buick rainier awd MPG & running costs

Combined15–16 mpg
City14 mpg
Highway18 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,325
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2004 Buick rainier awd costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,625
Fuel only$21,625
Per mile$0.29

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2004 Buick rainier awd trims & engines on record

Engines
4.2L 6-cyl

2004 Buick rainier awd vehicles on record

2004 Buick rainier awd — frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Buick rainier awd have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2004 Buick rainier awd. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2004 Buick rainier awd get?

The 2004 Buick rainier awd has U.S. EPA estimates of 15–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.