Used 2004 Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Air conditioning
tcharles, 05/29/2010
Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
The air conditioning just went on me. It actually works but it will not blow out of the top vents. It blows out of the bottom and through the defrost areas. Was told by a dealer that it'll cost me over $3000 to repair it because of where the vent is located. Has anyone else had this problem?
Not your average College Student's Car!
mannyr5653, Washington, DC, 12/30/2013
Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
36 of 39 people found this review helpful
Being only 19, this isn't car most college guys have. Im the only one on campus with one of these! Ever since I bought my Rainier, It has been nothing but good to me. It has proved to be a reliable, luxurious, and all around great vehicle. Only repairs I've done are oil changes and new brake pads. This truck is extremely comfortable and surprisingly easy to drive. The V8 is very powerful, and can get up and go. Highway driving is awesome, the rear air suspension really makes the ride a million times better. The AWD is awesome when driving in snow and rain, it has kept me out of a lot of trouble. It really is a hit or miss with the rainier, either you get a good one or you get a lemon.
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Bitter Sweet
Tony1234, 02/22/2010
Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
This 2004 AWD Rainier has major ongoing issues. Starting at 80,000 miles its one repair after another. I love the features, style and ride. I don't tow, off road or plow. I just drive like any normal person. All scheduled normal lube maintenance has been practiced as recommended by manufacture manual yet the AWD never seems to work. I replaced the transfer case, transmission, front differential, axles, 4 decoder motors, wiring harness and 2 front wheel sensors($9,000+)and the front wheels still don't work. This whole vehicle should have been recalled in my opinion. Oh! The speedometer is brke
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David Michaud, 10/12/2006
Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I currently have about 70,000 miles on the SUV. My major expense was for replacement of blower motor for the AC system at 65,000 miles. At about 55,000 miles it was discovered the dip stick for checking the transmission fluid was corroded and fell off in the reservoir. This should have been covered by a warranty regardless of the miles. The paint for various buttons on the radio started wearing off showing the white undercoating.
Don't bother with this one...
rknack, Charlevoix, MI, 10/18/2013
Buick Rainier CXL AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 21 people found this review helpful
My Rainier is a piece of garbage. Parts are expensive, and labor even more so unless you are like me and do your own repairs - and even then, it is so poorly designed that it is a major undertaking to repair. As an example, the front differential blew up recently and I had to remove the steering rack, axles, AND the engine oil pan (the passenger side axle goes THROUGH the oil pan!) to remove it. Many of the bolts are difficult to get at. It would have cost me $2500 in labor alone to have a shop repair it for me, plus parts cost. I will NEVER willingly own another vehicle in this series again, and if I could afford to buy another vehicle I would. At least it's fully paid for...