2002 Buick Century Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,998miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Buick Century, 4% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,998 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.
“I purchased a new 2002 Buick Century from auto mall, putney, vt on 0/06/01- only have 57,000 miles on the vehicle now. Air conditioner fixed 3 times; still not working; brakes fixed; still squeak before my car could be inspected the line for the back brake lights which were rusted needed to be repaired in feb 2008 [$300]. On march 1, 2008 my brakes went; brought to nearest garage; brake line rusted out and was replaced [$200] I was informed by the mechanic that the rocker panels were rusted and should not have passed inspection. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221828, filed 2008-03“Consumer 2002 Buick Century front end assembly fell off. When consumer released the tension off of the steering wheel the slip joint on the lower end of the steering column dropped leaving consumer with no steering. ***nar received 9-29-05*** the consumer stated there were 2 bolts that held the engine and transmission onto the frame under the body. The dealer re-installed both rear subframe bolts.”
NHTSA complaint #10138869, filed 2005-09“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 2004-01“1. Sunvisors are not wide (long) enough to block direct sun glare entering at top-outer corners of windshield. Gaps at outer ends between visors and corner posts are approx. 2 1/2 inchs. Dealer's service manager and Buick's customer service have told me that this is the only visor design made by GM that will fit. The mounting location for the pivot cannot be moved. At the other (inside) end of each visor there is a pull out extension, that is no help to cover the open area. …”
NHTSA complaint #764378, filed 2002-07Related service bulletins
- 10213818May 31, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10197294May 12, 2021This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 8 | 6% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 9 | 4% |
| 1998 | 11 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 4% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 5 | 5% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 4 | 7% |
| 1992 | 3 | 7% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 6 | 18% |
| 1989 | 5 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
| 1984 | 1 | 13% |
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 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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