Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2005 Buick Rainier recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Buick Rainier?

103 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2005 Buick Rainier recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2005 Buick Rainier. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Buick been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Buick dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2005 Buick Rainier recalls, newest first

February 3, 2005NHTSA 05V03500017,815 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Windshield

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 103 complaints about the 2005 Buick Rainier with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 3
Injuries reported: 4
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system32
Fuel system26
Gasoline20
Exterior lighting12
Service brakes10

Other Buick Rainier years

Other 2005 Buick models

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Questions

Does the 2005 Buick Rainier have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: visibility. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2005 Buick Rainier recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Buick dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2005 Buick Rainier?: 103 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.