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2003 Buick Century Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Buick Century has 13 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Buick Century

Lights
37
Electrical
21
Brakes
14
Engine
13
Structure
8
Steering
7
Speed Control
5
Visibility
5
Suspension
3
Other
3
Powertrain
3
Tires
3
Seats
3
Airbags
3

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 19, 2015ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMEVERY BUICK OWNER, I HAVE TALKED TO AT ABOUT 80,000 TO 100,000 MILES HAS TO REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...
Sep 14, 2014ENGINEVECHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A STOP LIGHT/SIGN AFTER TAKING IT 3 TIMES TO MULTIPLE MECHANICS INCLUDIN...
Jan 10, 2010ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. WHENEVER THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE ENGINE SHE NOTICED THAT ...
Apr 30, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR REPAIR ...
Mar 14, 2009ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2003 BUICK CENTURY 4DR - I HAVE HAD FOR ALMOST SIX YEARS AND THIS HAPPENED ONLY ONE TIME. THANK GOD....
Sep 5, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. AN HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AT...
Apr 12, 2008ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REGULARLY ...
Aug 21, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGON 21 AUGUST 2007 MY 2003 BUCK RENDEZVOUS CXL AWD WITH APP 60,050 MILES SUFFERED A COMPLETE ENGINE F...
Jun 4, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROUTI...
Mar 23, 2007ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMINSTRUMENT CLUSTER ON 2003 BUICK CENTURY DOESN'T WORK , I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMON ON THIS CAR AND...
Jan 9, 2005ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE NORMAL OIL CONSUMPTION OF 1 QUART IN 2000 MILES WAS NORMAL ACCORDING TO ...
Jul 19, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGWHILE DRIVING,VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTIO...
Apr 26, 2004ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGMY 2003 BUICK CENTURY STARTED RUNNING BAD SO I TOOK IT TO A DEALER AND THEY FOUND THAT THE BOLTS HOL...

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