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Buick Rainier repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (1%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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Buick Rainier electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (56%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

164200 mi

US $50
Lights worked when on high beam but off completely on low beam. I had to replace a relay in the main panel under the hood. 

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2006 Buick Rainier

Engine not specified

48360 mi

C $422
Headlights stopped working. The shop took 2 days to figure out the problem was a relay even though I told them it was probably a relay when I dropped it off. The relay was cheap to replace, could have done it myself. Mostly labour costs. 

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2006 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

27000 mi Broken radio. 

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2006 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD

105000 mi

US $127
The front heating unit quit working, was an intermittent problem or would not come on at all; purchased a restrictor unit from parts store and replaced it. Had to wait one day on part and took 20 minutes to replace. Resolved the problem. 
71000 mi

US $550
Lumbar support electrical fixed 
103300 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. 

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2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

98000 mi

US $46
Front light 
118000 mi Fuel level sensor and pump replaced at dealer cost 

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2005 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

123000 mi

US $20
AC compressor pulley bearing going bad. Rough and slight noise. Replaced bearing. 
25259 mi Replaced airbag module, due to airbag light being on. 

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2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD

50000 mi

US $450
Memory seat recall button was not working. Dealer replaced memory seat switch and door module. 
65000 mi A/C condensate drain was plugged and caused water to pool in the front passenger footwell. Drain line was removed, cleaned, and reinstalled. 
69000 mi Driver's express down window feature did not work. The switch was replaced. 
82000 mi Loud buzzing/humming when audio system on. Rear control module removed, contacts cleaned, and reassembled. 
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. 
35500 mi Driver's side heated seat failed. Replaced heater element under warranty. Driver's side heated seat failed. Replaced heater element under warranty. 
97000 mi

US $1350
A/C compressor quit working and had to be replaced. 

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2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

26 mi Heated driver's seat doesn't work (part on order) 

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Buick Rainier Electrical Problems

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