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2004 Buick Rainier repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (22%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (27%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (2%)
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Chart based on 63 repairs.
2004 Buick Rainier repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (47%)
Chart based on 51 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Buick Rainier in California, United States Jul 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201893000 miUS $267 | Transmission shifter cable replaced as it had broken at the side of the transmission | ||
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Buick Rainier in Michigan, United States Jan 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Feb 2016178000 mi | Had to replace rear air suspension with coil over shocks and springs | ||
| Mar 2016181000 miUS $300 | Had to replace passenger side front bearings. Decided to do both sides. | ||
| Buick Rainier in Alabama, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200711000 mi | check engine light, replaced ignition under warranty | ||
| Buick Rainier in North Carolina, United States Aug 2011 - Sep 2012 | |||
| Sep 201198000 miUS $700 | Rear air shocks leaked when not operating daily. Would fill when vehicle was started. Parts replaced. | ||
| Buick Rainier in Nebraska, United States Dec 2009 - May 2014 | |||
| Jan 201050000 miUS $450 | Memory seat recall button was not working. Dealer replaced memory seat switch and door module. Front left wheel hub bearing is making noise. Dealer claims it is tire noise. I switched tires and the noise still exists. Present only on left side during right hand turns, not on right side during left hand turns. | ||
| Apr 201161000 miUS $175 | Vehicle was not maintaining fuel pressure after warm-up and would act like it was out of fuel. Fuel pump was replaced along with fuel filter. | ||
| Jun 201165000 mi | A/C condensate drain was plugged and caused water to pool in the front passenger footwell. Drain line was removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. | ||
| Jul 201165500 miUS $100 | Water pump failed and was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201169000 mi | Driver's express down window feature did not work. The switch was replaced. | ||
| Jul 201277000 miUS $85 | Leak from driver's side seal where CV axle enters differential | ||
| Sep 201382000 mi | Loud buzzing/humming when audio system on. Rear control module removed, contacts cleaned, and reassembled. | ||
| Nov 201384000 miUS $15 | Chirping coming from power steering pump. P/S fluid replaced and protectant added. | ||
| Apr 201487000 miUS $200 | Computer threw a CEL, code was for knock sensor low voltage. Knock sensor cavity was full of water, shorting the sensor. Both sensors, sub-harness, and intake manifold gaskets replaced. | ||
| May 201487000 mi | Leak from driver's side seal where CV axle enters differential Chirping power steering pump. | ||
| Buick Rainier in Massachusetts, United States Mar 2008 - May 2013 | |||
| Apr 200837000 miUS $100 | AWD would not engage and the front wheels would not function leaving the AWD truck a 2WD vehicle. Front and rear sway bar links had excessive play and front sway bar bushings were worn. | ||
| Aug 200839000 mi | MV has intermittently had a problem with the drive train binding up. Additionally, there has been a distinct thump sometimes when stopped and the car is in drive feeling almost like you have been rearended. | ||
| Jan 200941000 miUS $100 | High speed fan setting on heater blower seemed slow to me. Dealer stated all other Rainiers had the same fan speed. Stereo sound did not sound the same on each side of the vehicle. Dealer replaced radio head unit and amplifier. | ||
| Sep 200945000 mi | Check engine light came on regarding the cooling fan spinning too fast. | ||
| Jul 201156000 mi | Pipe between muffler and catalytic converter was replaced. | ||
| Dec 201160000 miUS $60 | One of the tensioner pulleys in the fan belt system had excessive play in it. The bearing was going bad. The tensioner was replaced without issue. | ||
| Mar 201262000 miUS $350 | Air suspension was not functioning correctly. Both rear height level sensors were replaced and the problem was corrected. | ||
| Jun 201262000 miUS $1050 | Air shocks and air compressor replaced due to the shocks leaking and the compressor no longer working. | ||
| Nov 201264000 miUS $1249 | Strong fuel smell coming from underside of vehicle. Diagnosed as a rotted out fuel line assembly. Fuel lines replaced and problem solved. Sadly it was very labor intensive. | ||
| Dec 201264000 mi | Car returned from dealer with a large transmission fluid leak after previous repair. Dealer found mechanic had destroyed a seal for the transfer case while conducting original repair. Dealer fixed problem on their dime. | ||
| Jan 201364300 mi | Car went back to dealer after major fuel leak developed. Car towed into dealer for fuel leak. Tow driver hooked onto tie rods causing major damage to both as well as the steering gear. Total damage done and the rental they supplied me with was about $3000.00 | ||
| Buick Rainier in Minnesota, United States Feb 2006 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Nov 200614389 mi | Ignition switch failure. Covered under warranty | ||
| Sep 200726000 mi | Ignition switch failure. Covered under warranty. CAUSE --- wife had too much weight on key chain, no problems since removing the excess stuff. | ||
| May 200935500 mi | Driver's side heated seat failed. Replaced heater element under warranty. Driver's side heated seat failed. Replaced heater element under warranty. | ||
| Sep 201482000 miUS $450 | Air suspension leaking down overnight - replaced both rear air bags. | ||
| Nov 201589700 miUS $520 | Bad wheel bearing on left front. Replaced. | ||
| Aug 201697000 miUS $1350 | A/C compressor quit working and had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 2017104000 miUS $950 | Replace water pump and electromechanical fan clutch | ||
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Buick Rainier in Texas, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2011 | |||
| May 200961000 miUS $452 | mechanic call the part California emissions pump. Part cost $310.00 and the rest was labor approx $108. | ||
| Jul 200962000 mi | A noise kinda like a bird. engine light came on. diagnosed as falty thermostat | ||
| Buick Rainier in Rhode Island, United States Mar 2007 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 200726 mi | Heated driver's seat doesn't work (part on order) | ||
| Jan 201087200 miUS $850 | AWD inoperable. Replaced output shaft and carrier bearing | ||
| Jul 201063500 miUS $10 | Transmission cooling lines rotted, repaired & refill fluid. | ||
| Mar 201272000 miUS $30 | Replace thermostat to correct check engine light | ||
| Jul 201273300 miUS $80 | Replace coil on #3 cyl to correct misfire | ||
| Feb 201376600 miUS $175 | Instrument cluster defective. Sent to United Radio to be rebuilt | ||
| Nov 201483000 miUS $2200 | Front differential failed. Replaced with used unit. | ||
| Dec 201592000 miUS $650 | Fuel pump developed a leak. Drop tank to replace pump. | ||
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Buick Rainier in New York, United States Mar 2008 - May 2011 | |||
| Apr 201170000 miUS $250 | Water pump started making noise. Had new one installed | ||
| Buick Rainier in Pennsylvania, United States May 2013 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jun 201581000 miUS $1200 | REPLACED ALL TRANSFERED CASE SEALS. WHERE LEAKING. $75 FOR REPAIR REPLACED REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. GEARS BROKE. GOT USED ONE FOR $200 REPLACED AIR SUSPENSION WITH NEW ARNOTT GEN-2 AIR SPRINGS AS OLD WHERE LEAKING. $210 FOR BOTH REPLACED AIR COMPRESSOR AS OLD ONE WOULD NOT PUMP UP AIR SUSPENSION/SPRINGS. USED @ $130 | ||
| Apr 201687300 miUS $400 | REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINES REPLACED LEFT TIE-ROD REPLACED BOOTS, SEALS, FRONT DRIVE AXLES | ||
| Sep 201691000 mi | removed both Front Differential axles to make from AWD to 2WD. Already had Front Differential fixed twice. Was not spending another $2000. Works fine and getting about 40 more miles to a tank of gas. Parts removed not replaced. | ||
| Oct 201691500 miUS $29 | Replaced front and rear Sway Bar Links Coil Spring Set Rear $65.00, took off leaking air springs | ||
2004 Buick Rainier 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Buick Rainier in North Carolina, United States Dec 2009 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 2010106000 miUS $150 | not sure. husband took to shop. | ||
| Jan 2011127000 miUS $300 | had to get car inspected but light was on becasue of gas cap and dirty filter...got new gas cap and new filter | ||
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