The CXL Plus trim level is dropped in favor of a single CXL model; a CD/MP3 player stereo is newly optional; real wood replaces the fake stuff for the steering wheel and shift knob; and various upgrades help spruce things up inside. Full-length head curtain airbags make their way to the options list, though Buick has dropped last year's seat-mounted side airbags (which provided torso protection for front occupants).

Consumer reviews

Read what other owners think about the 2005 Buick Rainier.

Overall Consumer Rating

4.663 reviews

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5(70%)

4(19%)

3(9%)

2(2%)

1(0%)

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Best automobile I have ever owned

uscgc,03/28/2012

Most trouble free auto I have ever owned. It is quiet and handles well in curves.

Love it!

Jennifer,02/04/2008

I have been reading about this model for over a year. I was so happy to find a 2005 w/only 1 owner. It also had low miles and looked brand new! Now lets talk about the ride. Love it! It handles well and it is heavy for a short SUV and I feel safe in it.

Great SUV

Hannah DeLisle,11/16/2005

W have been very happy with this vehicle, one of the best we have had. We took it to Florida and back to Micigan and it was great. I have only had to change the oil two times in over a year.

2005 Rainier

Pat,09/07/2006

I have had no problems with the car so far. It's very reliable. The ride is very comfortable. It feels like you are driving a car, but you're just sitting higher up.

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Features & Specs

MPG

14 city / 19 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

MPG

14 city / 20 hwy

Seats 5

4-speed automatic

Gas

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Side Impact Test
Marginal
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Acceptable
IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test
Acceptable

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Used 2005 Buick Rainier Overview

The Used 2005 Buick Rainier is offered in the following submodels: Rainier SUV. Available styles include CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A), and CXL Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A).

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