Complaints
170
Crashes
6
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#137 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:92,604 mi
#220 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:89,518 mi
Crash-related:1
#38 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Avg mileage:85,190 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 37 | — | — | 92,604 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 20 | 1 | — | 89,518 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 8 | — | — | 85,190 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 8 | — | — | 9,232 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 54,523 mi | |
| STEERING | 6 | — | — | 48,400 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 5 | — | — | 35,176 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 | 2 | — | 82,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | 1 | 34,008 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | 1 | — | 77,333 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 87,253 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | — | — | 10,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 3 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 52,815 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | 19,650 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 | — | — | 29,632 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 2 | — | — | 77,891 mi | |
| ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 59,560 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 74,391 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 2 | — | — | 93,215 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | 14,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 78,130 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 66,000 mi |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,604
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,518
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,190
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,232
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,523
STEERING
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,400
STRUCTURE
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,176
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
34,008
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,333
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,253
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,500
SUSPENSION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,815
AIR BAGS
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
19,650
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
29,632
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,891
ENGINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,560
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,391
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
93,215
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
14,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,130
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
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