Buick Complaint - Speedometer Malfunction - 2004 Buick Ranier

Posted by dan gordon on 2011-03-30:

you should be able to find a speedometer shop for another opinion. Lots of cars went to plastic gears and they start slipping after a while. I would think any mechanic would be able to switch out another speedo even if you got one from a junkyard.

Posted by redmx3racer on 2011-03-30:

I'm not aware of any recommended maintenance that will prevent a speedometer from malfunctioning, and I work in a service department. Some things are simply malfunctions that can't be prevented. As far as "gears" go-older cars had mechanical speedometers like Dan is describing. Most modern cars have an electronic sensor in the transmission that is wired to the electric speedometer. So these days a speedometer failure is likely a sensor failure.

Posted by Anonymous on 2011-03-31:

Things break down after 7 years of constant use. You need to pay and fix this issue. It's your car.

Posted by Anonymous on 2011-03-31:

Go to a mechanic and get it fixed. Unless their was a mass problem with these speedometers, there is not going to be a recall. Be thankful the only problem you are having with your buick is a speedometer problem.

Posted by nstigator39 on 2011-03-31:

I also have a 2004 Buick Rainer and had the same problem, actually the vehicle has been very good except for the electronic issues I hae experienced with it. It was going to cost me $1200 to get it fixed, I called the 800 number in the owners manual and talked to someone who rejected any help, so ask to speak to the supervisor and was able to get it down to about $300 if I remember correctly. Good Luck.