Buick Rainier
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
Buick Rainier Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a Buick Rainier rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Buick Rainier reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2006 | Chevrolet | TrailBlazer* | 20 7.5 49900 | ||
| 2005 | Chevrolet | TrailBlazer* | 13 5.5 59200 | ||
| 2004 | Chevrolet | TrailBlazer* | 16 8.4 60700 | ||
| 2003 | Chevrolet | TrailBlazer* | 13 7.8 82400 | ||
| 2002 | Chevrolet | TrailBlazer |  | 25 6.5 107000 | |
To see how the Buick Rainier's repair frequency compares to other model years and competing car models, and for a table key, click here. Updated quarterly.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the Buick Rainier--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
Buick Rainier Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects Buick Rainier repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
2006 Buick Rainier Problems and Repair Histories
2005 Buick Rainier Problems and Repair Histories
2004 Buick Rainier Problems and Repair Histories
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.Buick Rainier Extended Warranty
Concerned about the Buick Rainier's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is an over 30-year-old company with over 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
If you are unsure about the Buick Rainier's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to check the pricing and terms from Warranty Direct.
More information about extended car warranties: Buick Rainier extended warranty tips.
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Buick Rainier Price Comparisons
Buick Rainier MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the Buick Rainier. Price the Buick Rainier.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4-door SUV | CXL | 31,550 | 29,499 | 735 |
Buick Rainier Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the Buick Rainier and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed Buick Rainier price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the Buick Rainier.
Dealer Price Quotes
Buick Rainier Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
Buick Rainier Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the Buick Rainier's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the Buick Rainier, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
Buick Rainier Real-World Gas Mileage
"Why (Not) the Buick Rainier?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Rainier--or not--click here.
Buick Rainier Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of Buick Rainier tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the Buick Rainier--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
Buick Rainier Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Rainier by owners, visit:
GMInsideNews.com -- GM news forum
2007 Buick Rainier Specifications
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| Body | 4-door SUV |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 113.0 |
| Length | 193.4 |
| Width | 75.4 |
| Height | 74.5 |
| Curb Weight | 4417 |
| Fuel Capacity | 22.0 |
| R1 Headroom | 40.2 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 58.5 |
| R1 Hip Room | 55.5 |
| R1 Legroom | 43.1 |
| R2 Headroom | 39.6 |
| R2 Shoulder Room | 58.5 |
| R2 Hip Room | 58.1 |
| R2 Legroom | 37.1 |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 43.7 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 80.1 |
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2007 Buick Rainier 4-door SUV
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | CXL |
|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 4.2L I6 DOHC-4v HP: 291@6000 TQ: 277@4800 |
| Optional Engine(s) | 5.3L V8 OHV-2v HP: 302@5200 TQ: 330@4000 |
| Standard Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/65R17 tires |
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 6 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Bose audio system, 275W, 6 speakers |
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