Complaints
51
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:111,370 mi
#25 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:82,129 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:98,940 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 7 | — | — | 111,370 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 2 | — | 82,129 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 98,940 mi | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 92,975 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 3 | — | — | 35,250 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 112,467 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 | — | — | 137,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 107,261 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 2 | — | — | 125,887 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | 1 | — | 3,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 125,887 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 78,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 | 1 | — | 31,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 | — | — | 61,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | — |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,370
AIR BAGS
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,129
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,940
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,975
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,250
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
112,467
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
137,667
SERVICE BRAKES
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,500
SUSPENSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,261
VISIBILITY
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,887
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,000
EQUIPMENT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,887
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
STEERING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,000
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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