2004 Buick Century recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2004 Buick Century; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 39 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #5 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints39

Crashes reported4in 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 39 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Exterior lighting11 · 28%

Air bags6 · 15%

Electrical system5 · 13%

Engine4 · 10%

Suspension3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Fuel/propulsion system3 · 8%

Fuel system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Headlights went off while driving on interstate at night. ( i may have flashed my high beams to signal a truck that it was safe to change lanes before this happened. Interior lights still working when this happened. Nothing i did would bring headlights back on. Very dangerous problem!! Car mileage approximately…
Exterior lighting · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

No crash/incident. Received increase in insurance premium for 2004 buick century. Called insurance company which stated the increase was a result of company having increased personal injury claims for failure of airbags to deploy during accidents. Although i am not reporting any accident, i indicate today's date of t…
Air bags · Dec 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Brake line failed on rear brakes. Lost all fluid in motion on highway rust on brake lines
Service brakes · Sep 2018 · NHTSA complaint record

My parent's vehicle, a 2004 buick century, collided with a guard rail on an entrance ramp to i-81 in christiansburg, va. They were wearing seat belts/shoulder harness. Main impact was front left bumper, which was pushed in ~ 3 feet in a narrow indentation; hood was crumpled. There was damage to left side of vehicle.…
Air bags · May 2006 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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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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