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2002 Buick Century Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Buick Century has 5 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Buick Century

Engine
29
Lights
22
Brakes
21
Electrical
21
Visibility
19
Steering
12
Airbags
9
Structure
7
Powertrain
5
Speed Control
5
Other
4
Fuel System
4

5

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 10, 2015POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS VERY HARSH SHIFT BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEARS AND ALSO BETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD. ...
Aug 7, 2013POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE ODOMETER CLUSTER LIGHTS GO OUT AND SOMETIMES COME BACK ON FOR A FEW MINUTES AND BACK OFF WHILE D...
Oct 1, 2006POWER TRAINTRANSMISSIONS ON AMERICAN CARS ARE MESSING UP TOO EARLY. MY FRIEND'S DODGE CARAVAN WENT OUT AFTER T...
Nov 22, 2005POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLDT: THE CONTACT STATED AFTER ACCELERATING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE THE CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT D...
Sep 23, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE STOPPED ON AN INCLINE, THE CONSUMER REMOVED HER FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE ROLL...

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