2002 Buick Century recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Buick Century; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 166 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints166

Crashes reported2in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

SteeringCampaign 09E005000 · 17 Feb 2009

Problem: 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/nos. 7-8502 and 7-8503 which were sold for replacement use on the various vehicles listed above. A potential material or design defect could result in the steering knuckle breaking in the hub area.

Risk: A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warning.

Remedy: Dorman will notify owners and replace the defective steering knuckles free of charge and reimburse the repair facility or owner for labor. The recall began on february 23, 2009. Owners may contact dorman's toll-free hotline at 1-800-523-2492 and press 5.

Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007

Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.

Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.

Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system11 · 28%

Service brakes9 · 22%

Engine8 · 20%

Exterior lighting6 · 15%

Steering4 · 10%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Suspension2 · 5%

Visibility2 · 5%

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From owner complaints

Electronic odometer light failed. Therefore one can not read the odometer. From talking with the service tech at the buick dealership in anderson, indiana he said it is a common occurrence. Sounds like a problem that should be covered because of a defective part. He told me the cost to get a new odometer to is around…
Electrical system · Dec 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Instrument panel cluster faulty! The digital odometer does not work. The gear shift display (prnd321) does not work either! I have to feel when i switch from park to drive. During vehicle inspections i have to guess my correct mileage, because it's blank! I replaced the instrument panel cluster on february 28, 2010.…
Electrical system · Oct 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

I have a 2002 buick century limited and while driving 60 mph on the interstate the low trac light came on, the anti-lock brake light came on and the car started shuttering and making a loud noise when braking. It also pulls when the brakes are pressed when the lights are on and the brakes are hard to press. When i…
Service brakes · Aug 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick century. The contact stated that the oil was being changed when he was informed by an independent mechanic that the hubs were detaching. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Suspension · Jun 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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