Complaints
158
Crashes
14
Fires
9
Injuries
6
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Buick Rainier Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#132 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:78,033 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#220 complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Avg mileage:63,490 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#312 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:80,539 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Rainier.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 32 | 1 | 2 | 78,033 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 20 | 1 | 1 | 63,490 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 12 | — | — | 80,539 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 7 | — | — | 111,553 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 102,550 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 4 | — | 87,440 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 6 | — | — | 75,800 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 5 | — | — | 93,166 mi | |
| ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 78,840 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | 2 | 119,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | 1 | 37,056 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | 51,588 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 46,498 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 48,936 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 3 | — | — | 63,911 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 66,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | 2 | — | 86,361 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 96,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | 1 | 1 | 76,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | 1 | — | 107,060 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | 19,237 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 3,108 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 | — | — | 167 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | 1 | — | 42,400 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 39,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 9,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 53,000 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi |
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