Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Buick Century has 2 recalls, 130 complaints.
2
Recalls
130
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Buick Century 4-DR.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE | My vehicle was receiving a PA state required annual mechanical safety inspection by an ASE certified... |
| Mar 29, 2021 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT AND GAS LIGHT CAME ON. CODE READ AT AUTOZONE INDICATED PO135- OXYGEN SENSOR. TW... |
| Mar 19, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | THE VEHICLE'S GAS TANK WON'T HOLD MUCH AND CLICKS AS IF FULL. ALSO, WHEN ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR GROUN... |
| Nov 1, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | HORN BUTTON IS PART OF AIR BAG. THE HORN BUTTON SHORTS OUT AND THE HORN BLOWS ALL THE TIME. HAVE TO ... |
| Oct 1, 2018 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHU... |
| Sep 3, 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO RESPOND. T... |
| Mar 12, 2017 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WAS DRIVING UP A GRADE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DOWNSHIFT TO CLIMB THE GRADE PROPERLY ON THE FREEWA... |
| Apr 13, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT HEAD LIGHTS JUST SHUT OFF BRIEFLY. IT SEEMS TO DO THIS ON DIMS OR BRIGHTS. I ... |
| Mar 3, 2016 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS WERE ACTIVA... |
| Jan 30, 2016 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDE... |
| Jan 22, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT ALL LIGHTS GO OUT, INTERIOR AND DRIVING LIGHTS, RESUMING WHEN CLICKING BRIGHT... |
| Jan 19, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I HAD DRIVEN MY 2003 BUICK CENTURY AT LEAST HALFWAY INTO A PARKING SPACE IN A PARKING LOT WHEN IT SU... |
| Jan 19, 2015 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | EVERY BUICK OWNER, I HAVE TALKED TO AT ABOUT 80,000 TO 100,000 MILES HAS TO REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD ... |
| Oct 31, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN IN ... |
| Sep 14, 2014 | ENGINE | VECHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN AFTER TAKING IT 3 TIMES TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS INCLUDIN... |
| Jul 26, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | PULLED OUT OF GAS STATION TO ENTER STREET AND NOTICED HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT ON. PULLED OUT THE HEAD LI... |
| Jul 22, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO... |
| Apr 8, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE CAR LOCKS ITSELF WHENEVER IT FEELS LIKE. WILL HAPPEN IF THE ENGINE IS ON OR OFF. *TR |
| Apr 3, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND THE... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2003 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *SMD THE CONSUMER ... |