2004 Buick Century Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Century years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Buick Century. That ranks 10th out of 11 Century model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (11 complaints, 28%), typically at around 69,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Buick Century problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 28% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 15% | 51,323 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 13% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 10% | 107,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 8% | 106,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 5% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 5% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 107,261 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 125,887 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 125,887 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Buick Century recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Buick Century.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Power seat wiring harness sorted to seat frame/spring
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick century. The contact stated that while her son was driving at approximately 35 mph, the air bags deployed independently without warning. The air bag hit the contact's arm and face leaving minor marks and bruises. The driver did not seek medical attention for his…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 buick century. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated, while driving approximately 10 mph. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer…
Front and rear brake lines failed leaving me with no brakes. I was driving at low speed. The rear brake line was the first to go. The front burst and about 4 weeks later the cause was rust and corrosion. Both times the pedal went to the floor.
Brake line failed on rear brakes. Lost all fluid in motion on highway rust on brake lines
Other Buick Century years
← 2003 Century · 2005 Century →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 19 | 0 |
| 2004 | 39 | 0 |
| 2003 Century | 127 | 0 |
| 2002 Century | 154 | 0 |
| 2001 Century | 145 | 3 |
| 2000 Century | 193 | 5 |
| 1999 Century | 235 | 3 |
| 1998 Century | 218 | 2 |
| 1997 Century | 106 | 2 |
| 1996 Century | 80 | 1 |
| 1995 Century | 99 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Buick Century?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 11 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Buick Century?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Buick Century a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Century model years, the 2004 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.