2002 Buick Century Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Buick Century, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,600 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The odometer on my recently purchased 2002 Buick Century (from a Buick dealer with 22,000 miles and still under warranty) appears to be off by approximately 4%. On a recent trip of 450 miles (a trip taken and measured many times in the past), my ending trip mileage registered as 467 miles (an overage of 17 miles). On the return trip, I used numerous interstate mileage markers to compare distances. For each 100 miles traveled, the odometer registers it as 104 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10018342, filed 2003-05, 23,600 miles“I was driving at night switched headlights to high beams - few minutes later switched back to low beams and ALL LIGHTS dash and head lights went completely out . Tried to pull head light knob and nothing - pitch black . Luckily i was a short distance from my home. This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS ! I have found 33 complaints (so far) about this same problem. This definitely should qualify and be recalled . PLEASE take IMMEDIATE action . Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11448914, filed 2022-01“2002 Buick Century, while driving approximately 60 MPH the ABS braking system light illumindated and the track off light illuminated. The contact staed once the vehicle was turned off and turned back on the light did not illuminate instantly but came back on after driving a few miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10383808, filed 2011-02“The rear defrost had 5 lines that quit, also caused radio antenna that is on the rear window to quit when turning on rear defrost. Window was replaced and same thing has happened with second window. Dealership accused me of damaging window and will not replace second window under warranty. Also have chirping noise near speedometer that dealership has not been able to fix after 4 repair attempts. Dealership has destroyed entire dashboard trying to repair noise.”
NHTSA complaint #10069746, filed 2004-01Related service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 3% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 16 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 2 | 7% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Century
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
21 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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