Lexus GS vs Buick Rainier
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Lexus GS | Buick Rainier |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 210 | 525 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2019 | 2003–2007 |
| Worst model year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Best model year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 30 | 33 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 24 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 14 |
| Deaths reported | 1 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Electrical System |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 23.3% | 13.5% |
Lexus GS by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
26
12.4%
Other & Unspecified
22
10.5%
Steering
20
9.5%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
20
9.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
17
8.1%
Brakes
16
7.6%
Electrical System
13
6.2%
Airbags
12
5.7%
Buick Rainier by year
What breaks
Electrical System
147
28.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
93
17.7%
Lights
57
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
28
5.3%
Suspension
25
4.8%
Engine & Cooling
22
4.2%
Airbags
22
4.2%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
22
4.2%