2004 Buick Rainier Reliability

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CXL 4dr SUV (4.2L 6-cyl. 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2004 Buick Rainier by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failures of the Air Injection Reaction (AIR) Pump, Oxygen Sensor (O2), AIR solenoid, and the AIR solenoid. Failures apply to the 4.2 Liter engine only. The cost to repair the AIR Pump is estimated at $202.23 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to repair the Oxygen Sensor (O2) is estimated at $59.06 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to repair the AIR solenoid is estimated at $21.27 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to repair the AIR solenoid is estimated at $19.59 for parts and $19.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Front Pinion Seal. The cost to repair the Front Pinion Seal is estimated at $15.00 for parts and $80.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Mode Door Actuator. The cost to repair the Mode Door Actuator is estimated at $60.00 for parts and $357.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Starting & Charging
Accessories		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC). The cost to replace the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) is estimated at $292.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Rainier by Identifix

	2004	2005	2006	2007
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.