Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier, the most recent reported on February 3, 2005 (Visibility: windshield). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rainier?

Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (38 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (20).

How many 2005 Buick Rainier complaints mention a crash or fire?

6 of 103 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2005 Buick Rainier recalls and problems

1 recall and 103 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Buick Rainier.

recalls

103

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2005 Buick Rainier recalls

Visibility: windshield

NHTSA campaign 05V035000 · reported February 3, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 17,815 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 the body in certain areas during the cure process.
The risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Electrical system38
Fuel system, gasoline20
Exterior lighting15
Air bags7
Service brakes, hydraulic7
Suspension7
Vehicle speed control7
Fuel system, other6
Electronic stability control (ESC)5
Engine5

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 22, 2023 · Air bags
My 16 year old son was making a left hand turn out of a school onto a road with no curve, no hole, no accident but the 4 side air bags deployed for no reason. He was OK and pulled over for safety and got a ride home. We had it towed home and contacted gmac buick and they had it towed to a dealership and had a…

Dec 15, 2022 · Visibility · 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers and wiper fluid spray activated independently and failed to turn off. The contact also stated that occasionally the headlights would inadvertently turn off; requiring the vehicle to be restarted…

Jan 1, 2020 · Electrical system
POWER STEERING LEAKS, THE GAS GAUGE AND OTHER GAUGES DON'T WORK, MOST THE ELECTRICAL DON'T WORK INSIDE THE CAR, MAKES A WEIRD NOISE WHEN IT BACKS UP AND THE ENGINE REVS WHEN IT'S STARTS AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT DRIVES AND GOES FASTER EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT HITTING THE GAS

Jan 1, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system
POWER STEERING LEAKS, THE GAS GAUGE AND OTHER GAUGES DON'T WORK, MOST THE ELECTRICAL DON'T WORK INSIDE THE CAR, MAKES A WEIRD NOISE WHEN IT BACKS UP AND THE ENGINE REVS WHEN IT'S STARTS AND SOMETIMES WHEN IT DRIVES AND GOES FASTER EVEN WHEN YOU ARE NOT HITTING THE GAS, THE GAS TANK BLOWS OUT GAS WHEN WE ARE PUMPING…

Sep 20, 2018 · Latches/locks/linkages · 90,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK RAINIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR COULD NOT BE LOCKED AND UNLOCKED. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE HIMSELF AND WAS ABLE TO LOCK AND UNLOCK THE DRIVER'S DOOR WITH THE KEY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN…

Rainier model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	0	1	0	0
2004	2	158	9	4
2005	1	103	6	3
2006	7	91	1	5
2007	5	38	0	2

Across all years, the 2004 Rainier has the most complaints (158). All Buick Rainier years →

Questions

Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier, the most recent reported on February 3, 2005 (Visibility: windshield). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Buick Rainier?: Owners have filed 103 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (38 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (20).
How many 2005 Buick Rainier complaints mention a crash or fire?: 6 of 103 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 22, 2023.