2007 Buick Rainier vs 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 38 | 593 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 8 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 860 | 163 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 15 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–17 | 16–18 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,000 mi | 56,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Rainier | Toyota FJ Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 238 |
| Suspension | 4 | 78 |
| Visibility | 3 | 77 |
| Power Train | 3 | 51 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 0 | 46 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 30 |
| Service Brakes | 0 | 26 |
| Seat Belts | 0 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 198 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 12 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 7 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 6 |
2007 Buick Rainier
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
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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.