2003 Buick Century Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Buick Century, 4% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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 complete window control switch unit had to be replaced in 2005 at the dealers, I think that was the year. Now the rear window switch for the rear window had to be replaced in may 2011. This time I took it to my local body shop, he had informed me that the Buick Century custom switches are going up very fast. Also he said that Buick knows about this and has done nothing to solve the problem. I am the only driver and I rarely have any passengers. …”
NHTSA complaint #10403428, filed 2011-05“The contact owns a 2003 Buick Century. The contact stated that when using the windshield wipers in inclement weather they would not operate properly and would remain on one side. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed him that he would need to have them tightened. The windshield wipers were repaired but the failure continued to occur. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Updated 2/22/11 updated 04/22/11”
NHTSA complaint #10376681, filed 2011-01, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Buick Century. The contact stated while driving at any speed the rear passenger automatic window would release downward approximately five inches without assistance. The automatic window mechanism failed to operate when engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and repair. Recently, the front passenger window exhibited the identical failure as the rear passenger window. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. Updated 03/08/11”
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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 2003 Buick Century
48 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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