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Major Problems with Buick Century - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Buick Century model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 1999, for instance, is the worst year for the Century. Older Century vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Buick Century Problems

AIR BAGS
2002 Buick Century November 5, 2018 Victims: 4 Mileage: 140000 miles

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 buick century. while the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. as a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, both legs, and arms. there were three minors in the back seat who sustained injuries to their heads, both legs, arms, and backs. medical attention was needed for all occupants. the vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic ...

FRONTAL
1999 Buick Century December 15, 2000 Victims: 2

Air bags did not deploy when car hit and sheared off a telephone pole. car was totaled with front bumper and cross member pushed back to the engine block. *ak

SIDE/WINDOW
2000 Buick Century September 17, 2000 Victims: 2

I was in a serious car accident when i was visiting n. myrtle beach, s.c. a driver ran a red light and hit me on the drivers side going about 60 mph. the car was totaled. i had to be cut out of the car. the steel bar in the door probably saved my life but the side air bag did not deploy which could have prevented my head from hitting the bar between the two doors and i gashed my head besides all the other problems with being hit like that. i notified the browns buick people when i ...

What is the most common problem with Buick Century?

Overall the worst problem with Buick Century relates to EXTERIOR LIGHTING problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Century years that are prone to issues with these components.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 71 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 55 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 51 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 40 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 40 HEADLIGHTS 36 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 33 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 31 ENGINE 31 ENGINE 29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 26 STEERING 25 COOLING SYSTEM 24 POWER TRAIN 22 AIR BAGS 22 WINDSHIELD 20 STRUCTURE 18 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 18 SERVICE BRAKES 18 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 17 FRONTAL 16 TIRES 16 GASOLINE 15 HORN 15 SUSPENSION 14 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 11 VISIBILITY 10 BODY 10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 10 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 10 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 10 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 8 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8 ROTOR 7 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 7 SIDEWALL 7 MOTOR 7 CRUISE CONTROL 7 SEAT BELTS 6 EXHAUST SYSTEM 6 FRONT 6 SWITCH 6 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 6 INTERIOR LIGHTING 6 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 6 EQUIPMENT 5 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 5 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 5 TREAD/BELT 5 SEATS 5 FRAME AND MEMBERS 5 HEAD RESTRAINT 5 SIDE/WINDOW 5 WIRING 4 LATCH 4 WHEELS 4 REAR/OTHER 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 4 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 4 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 4 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 4 AIR CONDITIONER 3 MECHANICAL 3 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 3 DRUM 3 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 3 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 3 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 3 TANK ASSEMBLY 3 RACK AND PINION 3 LINKAGES 3 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 3 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 3 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 3 DOOR 2 FRONT 2 DISC 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 2 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 2 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 2 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2 PADS 2 WEBBING 2 CALIPER 2 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 MACPHERSON STRUT 2 SWITCH/WIRING 2 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 2 RACK 2 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 2 ELECTRICAL 2 CONTROL UNIT/MODULE 2 DRUM 2 WHEEL BEARING 2 SWITCH 2 WHEEL CYLINDERS 2 TORQUE CONVERTER 2 LOCK 2 LOWER ARM 2 COLUMN 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 2 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 2 LINKAGES 2 ABS WARNING LIGHT 2 BUMPERS 1 FUEL PUMP 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 MASTER CYLINDER 1 PARKING BRAKE 1 EMISSION CONTROL 1 RETRACTOR 1 CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) 1 IDLER AND ATTACHMENT 1 MODULE 1 INTERIOR 1 SHOES/LININGS 1 REAR 1 ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT 1 SWITCH 1 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 1 CONTROL ARM 1 ARM 1 CABLES 1 POWER ADJUST 1 PUMP 1 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 1 GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 AXLE HUBS 1 MULTIPLE AXLE 1 BACK UP LIGHTS 1 TRUNK LID 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 TANK ASSEMBLY 1 AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE 1 COIL SPRINGS 1 HUB 1 SWITCH 1 DELIVERY 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 HYDRAULIC 1 VALVE 1 HUB 1 SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 1 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 LUBRICANT 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 INFLATOR MODULE 1 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 1 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Number of Complaints Reported in the First Year

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