2005 Buick Century recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Buick Century; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 19 complaints, most often about exterior lighting. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls2

Complaints19

Crashes 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 19 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Exterior lighting8 · 42%

Electrical system6 · 32%

Engine and engine cooling2 · 11%

Service brakes2 · 11%

Air bags1 · 5%

Equipment adaptive/mobility1 · 5%

Visibility1 · 5%

Structure1 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

2005 buick century headlights turn themselves off while driving.this has happened on three separate occasions . I believe a faulty high low beam switch is the problem. *tr
Exterior lighting · Dec 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

While driving at night, the headlights turned off by themselves. This has happened 3 times. When high/low beam selector was used, lights returned on. Suspect faulty switch?? *tr
Electrical system · Jul 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 buick century. While driving 35 mph, the front of the contact's vehicle crashed into the side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The driver was wearing a seat belt, but sustained bruises to his chest caused by striking the steering wheel.…
Air bags · Aug 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

A few times in the last 2 years the headlights have turned off while driving for no reason. Once while i was in the car with a friend who also owns a buick the issue occurred and he told me his car had been recalled for the same issue. I contacted buick, who denied any knowledge of the issue, they referred me to my…
Exterior lighting · Feb 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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