MYRModel Year Report

2005 Buick Rainier

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2005 Buick Rainier
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:43:25.147Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
103
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 103 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 103 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007
2003: 1 complaint 2003 2004: 158 complaints 2004 2005: 103 complaints 2005 103 2006: 91 complaints 2006 2007: 38 complaints 2007

2005: 103 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
20031
2004158
2005103
200691
200738

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

37% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIRE

Fuel system, gasoline

19% · 20 reports
CRASHFIRE
Show complaint excerpts

I have various types of problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier. I have owned it for about 6 years now and it currently has a little over 93,000 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-09-16

Also filed under Steering and visibility/wiper

Exterior lighting

15% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Service brakes

10% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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Electronic brake and traction control module communication. Loud banging, awd light came on, code showed the about reason. (Electronic brake and traction control module communication)

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-18

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Suspension

8% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

INJURY

Safety timeline

1 recall · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2005-03-10Visibility05V035000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2005. Owners may contact Buick at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
  3. I
    2011-04-25Preliminary evaluationClosed 2011-09-23 Fuel level gauge system failure
  4. I
    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Buick Rainier — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 38 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel system, gasoline: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V035000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Buick Rainier reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rainier?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Rainier have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.