| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Other
Chart based on 63 repairs.
2004 Buick Rainier transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (50%)
Chart based on 12 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
| 93000 mi US $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
| 77000 mi US $85 |
Leak from driver's side seal where CV axle enters differential |
| 87000 mi | Leak from driver's side seal where CV axle enters differential |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
AWD would not engage and the front wheels would not function leaving the AWD truck a 2WD vehicle. |
| 39000 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. |
| 64000 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. |
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 77200 mi US $850 |
AWD inoperable. Replaced output shaft and carrier bearing |
| 63500 mi US $10 |
Transmission cooling lines rotted, repaired & refill fluid. |
| 83000 mi US $2200 |
Front differential failed. Replaced with used unit. |
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 |
| 87300 mi US $400 |
REPLACED TRANSMISSION LINES REPLACED BOOTS, SEALS, FRONT DRIVE AXLES |
| 91000 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. |
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