2005 Buick Rainier Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 City / 19 -20 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

275 -300

Seats

Positive Owner Reviews

Angela L

You can air up your own tires. It rides smooth due to airbags. Tires go flat easily.

It has a mind of its own. One day its good the other day you question what it's doing.

Rebekah H

It is reliable and comfortable.

I love this car, it has heated seats and dual temperature controls. The size is perfect for me and the all wheel drive is nice in the winter.

Lori G

I love the smooth ride and how quiet it is.

Had a power steering gear go out and bearing in front drivers tire actually love the SUV with all wheel drive and heated seats and sits up high rides smooth quiet and lots of space in the back and has leather seats poor fuel economy but worth the trade off.

Beth M

She might be old, but I love the way she drives.

It has great size. I love how wide the seats are and there is so much room inside. The downsides are the air shocks and the electrical issues that usually come with GMC trucks.

Jamie L

The comfort! The car is very comfortable and rides very smoothly.

I love this vehicle! My only dislike is it's an older vehicle and Buick no longer makes them.

Jaime L

Comfort! It is stylish, but it rides like a dream. Buicks are all about the comfort and their SUV line is top notch!

I love my Rainer! The only drawback is it an older vehicle. Wish Buick had made them longer, so I could upgrade. Or, they could make the Enclave cheaper!

Barbara W

Super comfortable and can fit 5 people easily. Plenty of room for everything and everyone.

Love the size of the vehicle. It is very roomy and very comfy. I love the heated seats in the winter and when my back hurts. I dislike the mileage that I get and that I've had to put so much money into it for repairs.

Buick Rainier Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

CXL

275-300 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats

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2005 Buick Rainier Owner Reviews

4.57

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Jamie L on March 27, 2021

The comfort! The car is very comfortable and rides very smoothly.

I love this vehicle! My only dislike is it's an older vehicle and Buick no longer makes them.

Barbara W on November 24, 2020

Super comfortable and can fit 5 people easily. Plenty of room for everything and everyone.

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Pros from Owners

Ajalai P.

This is a really great vehicle. Its very quiet and ride in and has an overall great exterior. The cons about this car is that it is not as spacey as it may look. However I haven't had and any issues with this care and is very reliable. I can say that because I have driven this car back and forth to Florida a few times and it has been great. It also has a good source of power and no transmission issues if that's what you're looking for.

Cons from Owners

Ajalai P.

This vehicle has a poor AWD system and not very spacey. The interior material I feel peels more than it should. When I was stuck in the snow a couple years back the four wheel drive wasn't working properly like it should. This is also so a vehicle that you would get because it's not very spacey if you have kids like myself.

Ranks #4 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2005 Buick Rainier has an average owner rating of 4.57 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Buick Rainier has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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Is The 2005 Buick Rainier A Good Car?

Yes it’s very reliable and not a gas guzzler. Very good family vehicle. Lots of storage yet easy enough to tow with.

Noelle B.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Buick Rainier?

It’s very reliable. The only problems we have with ours is that the AC needs recharged as with most aging cars.

Ron H.

Is The 2005 Buick Rainier A Good Value?

We paid $7000 for yours and I believe that to be a good value. This day and age people need to save money wherever possible so it helps buying used vehicles.

Whitney L.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some of the 2005 buick rainier problems?

Answer: The 2005 Buick Rainier problems are brakes lock up and transmission failure. Brake equipment will become old and will need to be replaced at some point. The brake pads and shoes need replacing every 50,000...

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