2005 Buick Century Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2005 Buick Century.
Complaints
35
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2005 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:84,060 mi
#24 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Avg mileage:69,060 mi
#32 complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Avg mileage:78,500 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2005 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 84,060 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | — | — | 69,060 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 78,500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | 42,355 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 140,193 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 | — | — | 140,193 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 68,977 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 | — | — | 118,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | 76,860 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 34,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 | — | — | 45,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 1 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | 33,670 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 1 | — | — | 55,000 mi |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,060
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,060
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,500
AIR BAGS
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,355
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,193
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
140,193
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,977
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
118,000
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,860
INTERIOR LIGHTING
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
STRUCTURE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
TIRES
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,670
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,000
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