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2005 Buick Rainier repairs by problem area
Engine (26%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (43%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2005 Buick Rainier repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (14%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (36%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| Buick Rainier in Illinois, United States Oct 2007 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Oct 200727000 miUS $30 | black color on radio knobs coming off, dealer replaced radio/nav under warranty. Changed oil. | ||
| Dec 201160000 miUS $900 | Radiator leak had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201372500 miUS $700 | Replaces worn parts | ||
| Feb 201479000 miUS $1000 | Rear air shocks leaking. Replaced both air shocks and compressor (for good measure). | ||
| Sep 201482000 miUS $1000 | Replaced front wheel bearings Replaced loose sway bar | ||
| Buick Rainier in California, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Oct 201198000 miUS $46 | Front light | ||
| Sep 2013118000 mi | Fuel level sensor and pump replaced at dealer cost | ||
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Buick Rainier in Puerto Rico Oct 2008 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Mar 200928000 miUS $110 | Noisy water pump, replaced. | ||
| Buick Rainier in Nevada, United States Nov 2007 - Jan 2010 | |||
| Jun 200724394 mi | Replaced broken gas cap strap. | ||
| Jul 200725259 mi | Replaced airbag module, due to airbag light being on. | ||
| Apr 200834557 mi | Replaced idler pulley bearing. | ||
| Nov 200955000 miUS $191 | Engine light on. OnStar stated cooling system. Replaced thermostat & housing. | ||
| Buick Rainier in South Carolina, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2015118000 miUS $200 | Rear air suspension bladders were dry rotted and leaking. Replaced bladders with coil springs and disabled air system. Cannot tell any difference in ride quality. | ||
| Feb 2022123000 miUS $20 | AC compressor pulley bearing going bad. Rough and slight noise. Replaced bearing. | ||
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| Buick Rainier in Arizona, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017103000 miUS $1000 | airbag failure. replaced | ||
| Buick Rainier in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2012 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Sep 201269440 miC $500 | Leak in the hose to the power steering cooler. Hose and radiator replaced. | ||
| Mar 201371920 miC $300 | Wheel bearing was making a rubbing noise. Shop replaced part. | ||
| Dec 201376260 miC $100 | Check engine light was on. Briefly went out but returned. Will be going back to another shop | ||
| Sep 201478740 miC $400 | wheel bearing replaced. They said the check engine light was an evap code but I never did anything about it. There was a lot of rust (from the East Coast) and the problem could have been with any number of things. | ||
| Buick Rainier in Rhode Island, United States May 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Jun 200943000 miUS $38 | The bushings on the front sway bar where completely worn out to the point that you could move the swaybar side to side by hand. Replaced both bushings and the play went away | ||
| Buick Rainier in Wisconsin, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 2015122900 miUS $250 | Transmission lines rusted out, sprung leak replaced all lines. | ||
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