Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have electrical problems?

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 49% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.

Which Buick Rainier year has the most electrical complaints?

The 2005 Buick Rainier has the most electrical complaints (50), compared with 50 for the 2005.

Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Buick Rainier Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 49% of all 103 complaints for this model year. That is the highest electrical complaint count among 3 Rainier model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 70,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints: 50; 49% of 103 complaints
All complaints this year: 103
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 70,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Buick Rainier electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 25, 2005, latest Dec 15, 2022.

50 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2005 to Dec 2022; peak Oct 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Buick Rainier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Rainier model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200550 (49%)
200629 (32%)
200711 (29%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have electrical problems?: NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 49% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 70,000 miles.
Which Buick Rainier year has the most electrical complaints?: The 2005 Buick Rainier has the most electrical complaints (50), compared with 50 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier is classified under electrical system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.