2002 Buick Century Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Buick Century, 3% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving thur ohio from mich ,hit large pot hole, did over one thousand dollars damage to the steering, could have been a lot worse, car must not be made properly to withstand hitting pot holes, this should be a safety issue there are hundreds of pot holes in all states . The state of ohio does not responsibility for there pot holes they are a drive at your risk state....”
NHTSA complaint #10662163, filed 2014-12, 108,000 miles“While performing maintenance (wheel bearing replacement) I discovered a through and through crack in the steering knuckle at the point of attachment of the tie rod end on the drivers side, the casting was split which would have allowed the tie rod to disconnect and potentially fatal consequences. The car is a 2002 Buick Century custom with 138,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10267046, filed 2009-04, 138,000 miles“While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle would heavily vibrate. This would cause a distraction to the consumer. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10059903, filed 2004-02, 40,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Buick Century. The contact stated that the oil was being changed when he was informed by an independent mechanic that the hubs were detaching. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10438785, filed 2011-12, 120,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 8% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 4% |
| 1999 | 10 | 4% |
| 1998 | 8 | 4% |
| 1997 | 5 | 5% |
| 1996 | 7 | 9% |
| 1995 | 6 | 6% |
| 1994 | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 19% |
| 1987 | 1 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 5% |
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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