Complaints
204
Crashes
10
Fires
7
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:97,710 mi
Fires:1
#214 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:57,363 mi
Fires:1
#310 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:78,217 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | — | 1 | 97,710 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | — | 1 | 57,363 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 10 | — | — | 78,217 mi | |
| ENGINE | 8 | — | 1 | 126,983 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 8 | — | — | 40,742 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 | — | — | 114,295 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | 67,588 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 7 | — | — | 37,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | 1 | — | 94,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 | — | — | 55,447 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 | — | — | 37,740 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 | — | — | 11,800 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 4 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | — | — | 57,852 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 | — | — | 48,300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3 | — | 119,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 74,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 53,300 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | 1 | 96,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 7,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 43,400 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 2 | — | 1 | 74,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 61,116 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 2 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 76,076 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 2 | — | — | 39,350 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 41,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
97,710
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,363
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,217
ENGINE
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
126,983
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,742
SERVICE BRAKES
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,295
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,588
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,500
STEERING
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,447
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,740
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,800
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,852
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,300
AIR BAGS
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,500
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
3
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,300
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
96,000
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,500
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,400
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
74,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,116
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,500
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,076
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
39,350
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,000
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