2004 Buick Century Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2004 Buick Century has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Exterior Lighting (11 reports).

0Recalls
39Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Buick Century recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buick Century.

Most common 2004 Buick Century problems

Problem areas named in the 39 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Exterior Lighting11
Air Bags6
Electrical System5
Engine4
Suspension3
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Steering2

What owners report

2020-11-20, Seats
POWER SEAT WIRING HARNESS SORTED TO SEAT FRAME/SPRING
2020-05-26, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAG HIT THE CONTACT'S ARM AND FACE LEAVING MINOR MARKS AND BRUISES. THE DRIVER DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR HIS INJURIES. THE CONTACT'S SON WAS ABLE TO PULL THE VEHICLE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THEN CALLED THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT ARRIVED AT THE SCENE AND DROVE THE VEHICLE HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD AND DASHBOARD WERE DAMAGED. THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W
2020-01-10, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
2019-09-07, Service Brakes
FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LINES FAILED LEAVING ME WITH NO BRAKES. I WAS DRIVING AT LOW SPEED. THE REAR BRAKE LINE WAS THE FIRST TO GO. THE FRONT BURST AND ABOUT 4 WEEKS LATER THE CAUSE WAS RUST AND CORROSION. BOTH TIMES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR.
2018-12-09, Service Brakes
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON REAR BRAKES. LOST ALL FLUID IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY RUST ON BRAKE LINES

2004 Buick Century questions

Does the 2004 Buick Century have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2004 Buick Century at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Century?

Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (11), Air Bags (6), Electrical System (5).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Buick Century has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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