What is the fuel economy of a 2005 Buick Rainier AWD?

EPA figures for the 2005 Buick Rainier AWD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2005 Buick Rainier AWD?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Buick Rainier AWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2005 Buick Rainier AWD?

Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA for the 2005 Buick Rainier AWD, most often about: Electrical System, Fuel System, Gasoline, Exterior Lighting. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Buick · 2005

2005 Buick Rainier AWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
4.2L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	19	16	555
5.3L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	17	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 05V035000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

158 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 9 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Electrical System 38 Fuel System, Gasoline 20 Exterior Lighting 15

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.