2005 Buick Rainier Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 103 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 Buick Rainier, 3% of the 103 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have various types of problems with my 2005 Buick Rainier. I have owned it for about 6 years now and it currently has a little over 93,000 miles on it. I am reported the problems to you so that you can document the problems to your list and I am also hoping that you can let me know if there is a recall for these issues? 1. Awd is not working. When there was snow on the ground. It caused me to ditch my car when I was turning a corner at a very low speed. There was a car coming towards me, but missed my car. Thank goodness it did not injure someone, myself or my car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10543941, filed 2013-09, 76,000 miles“(1) complete brake job w/rotors and drums replaced, I was told I had been driving with the emergency brake on though I never had used the emergency brake..fixed under warranty. (2) hatch back door pistons?? That holds up the hatchback failed..fixed under warranty. (3) fan clutch failed...fixed under warranty. (4) paint chipping/peeling; radio buttons chipping/peeling. (5) AC/heater gets stuck on hot air blowing out when switching to AC sometimes. (6) passenger side feels like tire or front end is wobbly??...dealership couldn't find anything. …”
NHTSA complaint #10311614, filed 2010-02, 30,000 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Buick Rainier. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front windshield wipers and wiper fluid spray activated independently and failed to turn off. The contact also stated that occasionally the headlights would inadvertently turn off; requiring the vehicle to be restarted before the vehicle regained headlight functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11497621, filed 2022-12, 107,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V035000Feb 3, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield…Covers: Buick Rainier 2005, GMC Envoy 2005, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005 +1 more
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Buick Rainier
38 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Buick Rainier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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