2005 Buick Rainier 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier 2WD; the most frequently affected component is visibility — windshield. Owners filed 103 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 4 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints103

Crashes reported1in stored complaints

Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Visibility — WindshieldCampaign 05V035000 · 03 Feb 2005

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.

Risk: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system19 · 48%

Exterior lighting11 · 28%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Vehicle speed control5 · 12%

Electronic stability control (esc)5 · 12%

Engine4 · 10%

Steering4 · 10%

Suspension3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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20202

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rainer. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle abnormally lowered to the ground. As a result, the vehicle bounced while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air compressor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Suspension · Dec 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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…
Exterior lighting · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

I"ve had problem after problem in this buick since 2103. I have taken it to lynch dealer ship and complaining about same noise no resolution as of yet. I've fixed fuel gauge, both tie rods, swag bar, wheel bearing, brakes, rotor blower, on and on spent already $ 7,000 to fix it. . Now the mechanic says "oh", maybe its…
Unknown or other · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick rainier. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the speedometer failed and displayed 120 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
Electrical system · Aug 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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