2003 Buick Century recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Buick Century; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 130 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #4 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints130

Crashes reported2in 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.

Exterior lighting18 · 45%

Electrical system10 · 25%

Steering5 · 12%

Structure4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control4 · 10%

Power train3 · 8%

Suspension3 · 8%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact stated that while parked, both headlights shut off. The contact powered off and restarted the vehicle however, the headlights still did not illuminate. The contact also stated that the low beam lights had to be used when driving at night and the failure recurred…
Steering · Dec 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the headlight dimmer switch failed and the headlights became inoperative. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Exterior lighting · Nov 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. The contact stated that the rocker panels were corroded on both sides. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who verified the failure and refused to make repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and…
Structure · Jul 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. While driving 55 mph, the headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who suggested that replacing the demo switch from the column may remedy the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the turn signal failed to signal. The…
Exterior lighting · Apr 2015 · 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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