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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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Chart based on 104 repairs.
Buick Rainier suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 29 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
302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 100000 mi US $450 |
Left wheel bearing on front |
2007 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 59300 mi | Popping noise from front end stabilizer end-links. Replacement of front right wheel bearing. |
2006 Buick Rainier
Engine not specified
| 103000 mi US $1247 |
Air bags leaked. I replaced all the shocks with spring type shocks |
2006 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 110000 mi US $240 |
Owner noticed leak in worn rear suspension airbags, ordered parts and owner replaced. No further problem. |
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 |
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $450 |
Front left wheel hub bearing is making noise. Dealer claims it is tire noise. I switched tires and the noise still exists. Present only on left side during right hand turns, not on right side during left hand turns. |
| 84000 mi US $15 |
Chirping coming from power steering pump. P/S fluid replaced and protectant added. |
| 87000 mi | Chirping power steering pump. |
| 98000 mi US $700 |
Rear air shocks leaked when not operating daily. Would fill when vehicle was started. Parts replaced. |
| 37000 mi US $100 |
Front and rear sway bar links had excessive play and front sway bar bushings were worn. |
| 62000 mi US $350 |
Air suspension was not functioning correctly. Both rear height level sensors were replaced and the problem was corrected. |
| 62000 mi US $1050 |
Air shocks and air compressor replaced due to the shocks leaking and the compressor no longer working. |
| 64300 mi | Car towed into dealer for fuel leak. Tow driver hooked onto tie rods causing major damage to both as well as the steering gear. Total damage done and the rental they supplied me with was about $3000.00 |
| 178000 mi | Had to replace rear air suspension with coil over shocks and springs |
| 181000 mi US $300 |
Had to replace passenger side front bearings. Decided to do both sides. |
| 82000 mi US $450 |
Air suspension leaking down overnight - replaced both rear air bags. |
| 89700 mi US $520 |
Bad wheel bearing on left front. Replaced. |
2004 Buick Rainier 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic AWD
| 81000 mi US $1200 |
REPLACED AIR SUSPENSION WITH NEW ARNOTT GEN-2 AIR SPRINGS AS OLD WHERE LEAKING. $210 FOR BOTH REPLACED AIR COMPRESSOR AS OLD ONE WOULD NOT PUMP UP AIR SUSPENSION/SPRINGS. USED @ $130 |
| 87300 mi US $400 |
REPLACED LEFT TIE-ROD |
| 91500 mi US $29 |
Replaced front and rear Sway Bar Links Coil Spring Set Rear $65.00, took off leaking air springs |
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