2002 Buick Century Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 14%of 154 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,473miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Buick Century, 14% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,473 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At 44,9xx miles the front driver's side window in my 2002 Buick Century failed. The regulator failed and the window dropped of it's own accord. I was on a trip and had to leave my window open for 2 days until I returned and was able to get it to a dealer for repairs. It cost me a $100.00, (extended warranty), but the bs with having it fail for no reason, just pisses me off.”
NHTSA complaint #10208750, filed 2007-11, 44,946 miles“When I had an oil change at about 32,000 miles the mechanic indicated the oil was a quart low. I had the cooling system flushed at about 50,000 miles and the mechanic noted oil in the antifreeze. At 55,000 miles the car now needs a new intake manifold gasket at a cost of $800 to $900. Gm faces a class action lawsuit in canada for this same problem and many u.s. Blogs indicate this is a common problem. Service stations are reporting that this failure is common and due to a design defect. The warranty expired at 36,000 miles. Because of this, Buick says it has no responsibility for this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10195367, filed 2007-07, 34,000 miles“2002 Buick Century with several problems. Consumer states that the electric window controls had to be replaced due to failure. Headlights started working intermittently. Multi-function switch needs replacement. The consumer stated using the turn signal indicator or the high beams, apparently triggered all the lights to go out. The heater controls did not function properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10222749, filed 2008-03, 38,000 miles“When starting the vehicle in the morning, the windshield washer motor comes on squirting washer fluid. The directional arm control must be held toward the front of the car to stop the washer pump from operating. As the vehicle warms up, the problem ceases until the next morning. The vehicle is a 2002 Buick Century with only 7800 miles. Due to age, it is out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10120488, filed 2005-05, 7,800 miles“Most of the complaints on the Buick Century 2002, my car has them: 1. Windows not working, only passengers' up to now 2. Hard upshifts on transmission 3. Mileage on the digital odometer won't show 4. Volume on steering wheel never corrected so, what's being done about it?”
NHTSA complaint #10234484, filed 2008-07, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 21 | 14% |
| 2001 | 15 | 10% |
| 2000 | 23 | 12% |
| 1999 | 30 | 13% |
| 1998 | 25 | 11% |
| 1997 | 16 | 15% |
| 1996 | 8 | 10% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 5% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 2 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2002 Buick Century
25 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsExterior lighting
24 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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