2004 Buick Rainier power train problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2004 Buick Rainier — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I was making on u-turn on a major highway, I came to a complete stop. Then I continued to proceed, my back tires was stuck. They started sliding on the road, they would not turn. Driving straight forward is fine. Only making turn and parking isvery difficult. I had it checked by a mechanic, he said…”
filed Jun 23, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick rainier. The contact stated that while attempting to make a turn into a parking space, the vehicle jerked. In addition, an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer multiple times who diagnosed that the encoder needed to be replaced. The…”
filed Aug 14, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Power Train problems in other Rainier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Rainier | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 Rainier | 7 | 8% |
| 2005 Rainier | 3 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Buick Rainier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.