Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,999 miles.

Which Buick Rainier year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2006 Buick Rainier has the most fuel system complaints (35), compared with 27 for the 2005.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?

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

2005 Buick Rainier Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 26% of all 103 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 3 Rainier model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,999 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 27; 26% of 103 complaints
All complaints this year: 103
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,999 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Buick Rainier fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 2, 2009, latest Jan 1, 2020.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2009 to Jan 2020; peak Jul 2011 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2005 Buick Rainier

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Rainier model year

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

200527 (26%)
200635 (38%)
200710 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2005 Buick Rainier, 26% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,999 miles.
Which Buick Rainier year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2006 Buick Rainier has the most fuel system complaints (35), compared with 27 for the 2005.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2005 Buick Rainier?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier is classified under fuel system. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.