2004 Buick Rainier vs 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Buick Rainier | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 158 | 1,294 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 653 | 81 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 110 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 25 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 64,000 mi | 63,384 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rainier | Jeep Grand Cherokee |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 10 | 325 |
| Electrical System | 83 | 144 |
| Visibility | 4 | 202 |
| Seats | 2 | 149 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 142 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 77 |
| Steering | 4 | 73 |
| Power Train | 15 | 54 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 86 |
| Stalling | 0 | 73 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 31 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 23 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 21 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 20 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 16 |
| Overheating | 0 | 13 |
2004 Buick Rainier
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.