| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 23 repairs.
2005 Buick Rainier suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (33%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (11%)
Chart based on 9 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
| 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 RWD
| 118000 mi US $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. |
2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $1000 |
airbag failure. replaced |
| 69440 mi C $500 |
Leak in the hose to the power steering cooler. Hose and radiator replaced. |
| 71920 mi C $300 |
Wheel bearing was making a rubbing noise. Shop replaced part. |
| 78740 mi C $400 |
wheel bearing replaced. |
| 43000 mi US $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 |
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