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
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:111,370 mi
#25 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:82,129 mi
Crash-related:2
#35 complaints
Electrical Faults
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 111,370 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 82,129 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 5 | — | — | 98,940 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,370
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,129
Electrical Faults
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,940
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights:High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2004 Buick Century has 51 NHTSA complaints, 4 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Headlight/Taillight Failures with 7 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Headlight/Taillight Failures (7 complaints, avg 111,370 mi); Airbags (5 complaints, avg 82,129 mi); Electrical Faults (5 complaints, avg 98,940 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Buick Century?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 99,114 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 Buick Century include 4 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 5 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 Buick Century as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 Buick Century?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Century reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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