2005 Buick Rainier exterior lighting problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2005 Buick Rainier — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 15, 2022
“While driving down the interstate last night at about 70 mph my low-beam headlights suddenly went off plunging the road ahead of me into pitch black darkness. Full beam and directional lights were still functioning, managed to safely pull of to the side of the interstate, and luckily was able to…”
filed Oct 18, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Rainier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 6 | 16% |
| 2006 Rainier | 12 | 13% |
| 2004 Rainier | 21 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Buick Rainier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.