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2005 Buick

Rainier AWD

Auto 4-spd, 6 cyl, 4.2 L

Buick Rainier: best and worst years
2005 Buick Rainier AWD (photo 1 of 6)
2005 photoKevautoCC BY-SA 4.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
14 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
16 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,900EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Dimensions & capacity

Doors
4NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Length
193 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Height
70 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Curb Weight
4,627 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
1
Owner complaints
103
Reported injuries
4

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24%
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13%
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING10%
  • AIR BAGS4%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC4%
  • SUSPENSION4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 156 total.

Buick Rainier: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
6 yr / 70k mi
Maintenance
1 yr / 12k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.