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Buick Rainier 2005 Visibility Problems

3 distinct owners reported a visibility problem on the 2005 Buick Rainier - 3% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V035000Reported February 3, 2005 - 17,815 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 3, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 17,815 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Electrical System38Fuel and Propulsion System28Lighting17Engine10Brakes10Suspension8
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.