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Expensive Buick Rainier repairs by problem area
Engine (7%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (21%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (57%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 14 repairs.
Buick Rainier repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (100%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Buick Rainier
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi US $1247 |
Air bags leaked. I replaced all the shocks with spring type shocks |
| 103700 mi US $1052 |
Driver door locks quit working as well as passenger memory system. Driver's seat wouldn't move. Had to replace electrical system in driver's door and three motors under driver's seat. |
| 107000 mi US $317 |
While traveling on Interstate 84 to Nampa both windshield wiper arms came off and the left side broke the rear view mirror and the other one bent so much I had to replace it. We had just gotten It out of the shop that day and had the wiper blades replaced |
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 60000 mi US $900 |
Radiator leak had to be replaced |
| 72500 mi US $700 |
Replaces worn parts |
| 79000 mi US $1000 |
Rear air shocks leaking. Replaced both air shocks and compressor (for good measure). |
| 82000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced front wheel bearings Replaced loose sway bar |
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
airbag failure. replaced |
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 82000 mi US $450 |
Air suspension leaking down overnight - replaced both rear air bags. |
| 89700 mi US $520 |
Bad wheel bearing on left front. Replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $1350 |
A/C compressor quit working and had to be replaced. |
| 104000 mi US $950 |
Replace water pump and electromechanical fan clutch |
| 37000 mi US $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. |
| 41000 mi US $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. |
| 62000 mi US $350 |
Air suspension was not functioning correctly. Both rear height level sensors were replaced and the problem was corrected. |
| 62000 mi US $1050 |
Air shocks and air compressor replaced due to the shocks leaking and the compressor no longer working. |
| 64000 mi US $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. |
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 87200 mi US $850 |
AWD inoperable. Replaced output shaft and carrier bearing |
| 76600 mi US $175 |
Instrument cluster defective. Sent to United Radio to be rebuilt |
| 83000 mi US $2200 |
Front differential failed. Replaced with used unit. |
| 92000 mi US $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
| 81000 mi US $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 |
| 87300 mi US $400 |
REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINES REPLACED LEFT TIE-ROD REPLACED BOOTS, SEALS, FRONT DRIVE AXLES |
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