Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have engine problems?

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.

Which Buick Rainier year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Buick Rainier has the most engine complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?

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

2005 Buick Rainier Engine Problems

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 17% of all 103 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 3 Rainier model years. These complaints report 1 crash. Median mileage at failure: 68,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 17; 17% of 103 complaints
All complaints this year: 103
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 68,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Buick Rainier engine complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 15, 2008, latest Jan 1, 2020.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2008 to Jan 2020; peak Feb 2010 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Buick Rainier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Rainier model year

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

200517 (17%)
20066 (7%)
20071 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have engine problems?: NHTSA has 17 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 68,000 miles.
Which Buick Rainier year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Buick Rainier has the most engine complaints (17), compared with 17 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.