Buick Century: Known Issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows	93
model years	1990–2004 (14)
data through	2026-10-12
method	/data/methodology#known-issues
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

buick.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000 · 1999 · 1998 · 1997 · 1996 · 1995 · 1994 · 1992 · 1991 · 1990

Rows

year	cluster_id	label	component_code	complaint_count	date_range	source_complaint_count	reviewed_at
2004	buick-century-2004-fuel-gauge-sloshing	Fuel gauge inaccuracy and fuel tank sloshing/odor	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	5	2004-03 → 2015-03	39	2026-09-24
2004	buick-century-2004-headlight-failure	Intermittent headlight failure from dimmer switch	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	12	2005-02 → 2018-06	39	2026-09-24
2004	buick-century-2004-airbag-deployment-failure	Air bag non-deployment and unexpected deployment	AIR BAGS	6	2004-06 → 2020-05	39	2026-09-24
2004	buick-century-2004-engine-stalling	Engine stalling while driving	ENGINE	5	2013-08 → 2018-09	39	2026-09-24
2004	buick-century-2004-stabilizer-tie-rod-failure	Front stabilizer bar and tie rod failure	STEERING, SUSPENSION	3	2007-10 → 2015-06	39	2026-09-24
2004	buick-century-2004-brake-line-corrosion	Brake line failure from rust and corrosion	SERVICE BRAKES	2	2018-12 → 2019-09	39	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-headlights-shut-off	Intermittent loss of headlights while driving	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	45	2004-07 → 2018-11	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-intake-manifold-coolant-leak	Intake manifold and head gasket coolant leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	8	2004-05 → 2015-01	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-power-steering-rack-failure	Power steering rack and linkage failure	STEERING	4	2010-04 → 2023-08	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-rocker-panel-corrosion	Rocker panel and body corrosion	STRUCTURE	6	2004-04 → 2012-05	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-instrument-cluster-failure	Instrument panel and gauge cluster malfunction	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4	2010-01 → 2010-11	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-brake-grinding-stopping	Brake grinding noise and extended stopping distance	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	12	2003-08 → 2014-09	130	2026-09-24
2003	century-2003-unintended-acceleration	Unintended acceleration without driver input	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	7	2004-02 → 2017-03	130	2026-09-24
2002	buick-century-2002-intake-manifold-gasket	Intake manifold gasket leaks with coolant and oil mixing	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	16	2004-12 → 2013-10	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-power-window-regulators	Power window regulator and window failures	VISIBILITY	6	2006-07 → 2007-11	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-abs-traction-warning	ABS and traction control warning lights	SERVICE BRAKES	13	2004-04 → 2020-11	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-instrument-cluster-lights	Instrument cluster gear indicator and odometer lights out	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7	2010-06 → 2014-10	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-headlights-cutting-out	Headlights and exterior lights going out while driving	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	22	2004-08 → 2022-01	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-wipers-stuck-upright	Windshield wipers stopping in the upright position	VISIBILITY	7	2004-03 → 2007-07	166	2026-10-02
2002	buick-century-2002-air-bags-not-deploying	Air bags not deploying in collisions	AIR BAGS	8	2002-09 → 2018-11	166	2026-10-02
2001	century-2001-cruise-control-acceleration	Cruise control acceleration without driver input	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	17	2002-07 → 2024-12	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-intake-manifold-gasket-leak	Intake manifold gasket coolant leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	14	2004-06 → 2017-06	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-brake-line-corrosion	Brake line corrosion and brake fluid loss	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	7	2005-03 → 2014-07	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-transmission-failure	Transmission slipping, hard shifting and internal failure	POWER TRAIN	12	2004-07 → 2015-05	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-rollback-in-drive	Vehicle rolling backward on an incline in drive	POWER TRAIN	5	2001-04 → 2002-07	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-power-window-regulator	Power window regulator and motor failure	VISIBILITY	4	2005-10 → 2008-04	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-tire-sidewall-separation	Tire sidewall and tread separation	TIRES	5	2001-08 → 2004-09	153	2026-10-06
2001	century-2001-air-bag-non-deployment	Frontal air bags not deploying in crashes	AIR BAGS	5	2001-02 → 2013-09	153	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-hard-shift-pressure-solenoid	Hard shifting and pressure control solenoid failure	POWER TRAIN	25	2003-11 → 2014-06	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-brake-line-corrosion	Corroded brake lines and brake fluid loss	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	9	2004-12 → 2013-11	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-power-window-regulator	Power window regulator and motor failure	VISIBILITY	11	2002-09 → 2017-10	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-odometer-gear-display	Odometer and gear indicator display failure	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4	2011-09 → 2018-04	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-intake-manifold-gasket-leak	Intake manifold gasket coolant leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5	2003-04 → 2014-04	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-rear-seat-belt-buckle	Rear seat belt buckle and retractor failure	SEAT BELTS	5	2005-03 → 2010-06	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-rear-window-vibration	Vibration with rear windows lowered	VISIBILITY	5	2000-09 → 2001-03	219	2026-10-06
2000	century-2000-headlight-outage	Intermittent headlight outage	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	5	2002-08 → 2019-05	219	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-intake-manifold-gasket-leak	Intake manifold gasket coolant leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	40	2001-05 → 2015-05	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-power-window-failure	Power window regulator and motor failure	VISIBILITY	19	2002-10 → 2017-10	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-headlight-aim-recall-99v356	Headlight illumination after recall 99V356	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	12	2000-02 → 2018-02	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-steering-lockup-difficulty	Hard steering and steering wheel lock-up	STEERING	7	2003-11 → 2017-10	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-brake-line-corrosion	Brake line corrosion and fluid loss	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	8	2007-05 → 2013-05	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-air-bag-non-deployment	Air bags not deploying in a crash	AIR BAGS	10	2001-01 → 2015-02	252	2026-10-06
1999	century-1999-sudden-acceleration	Sudden acceleration and cruise control non-release	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	10	2000-07 → 2010-02	252	2026-10-06
1998	century-1998-abs	ABS failure and brake warning lights	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	13	2000-09 → 2011-06	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-intake	Intake manifold gasket coolant leak	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	9	2001-08 → 2010-07	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-window	Power window regulator failure	VISIBILITY	9	1999-09 → 2011-03	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-reverse	Transmission failing to engage reverse or drive	POWER TRAIN	13	1999-02 → 2002-02	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-steer	Power steering loss of assist and binding	STEERING	21	1999-02 → 2016-10	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-headlight	Insufficient headlight illumination	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	13	1999-06 → 2007-02	251	2026-10-07
1998	century-1998-accel	Unintended acceleration and sticking accelerator pedal	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	4	1999-10 → 2000-08	251	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-wiper-failure	Windshield wiper motor and linkage failure	VISIBILITY	11	1997-09 → 2007-04	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-seat-belt-retractors	Seat belt retractor jamming and failure to latch	SEAT BELTS	14	1998-06 → 2005-09	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-intake-gasket-coolant	Intake manifold gasket coolant leak with Dex-Cool	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	3	2004-07 → 2014-11	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-headlight-lens-fogging	Headlight lens condensation and film	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	3	2002-02 → 2004-03	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-steering-lockup-rack	Steering lock-up and loss of power assist when turning	STEERING	14	2000-10 → 2014-08	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-horn-button-effort	Horn button difficult to operate	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12	1998-01 → 2000-09	120	2026-10-07
1997	century-1997-airbag-cover-loose	Passenger air bag cover loose or popping open	AIR BAGS	4	1999-09 → 2003-04	120	2026-10-07
1996	century-1996-fuel-line-pump-leak	Fuel line and fuel pump leaks	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	7	1996-08 → 2014-06	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-acceleration-braking	Acceleration or surge when brakes are applied	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5	1998-06 → 2002-04	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-rear-window-shatter	Rear window shattering	VISIBILITY	3	1997-10 → 2003-04	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-front-end-vibration	Front end and steering wheel vibration at speed	SUSPENSION	5	1996-05 → 2003-10	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-steering-rack-failure	Steering rack failure and loss of power steering	STEERING	7	2000-10 → 2022-05	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-abs-brake-faults	ABS warning light and brake hydraulic faults	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	7	1999-01 → 2011-06	99	2026-10-08
1996	century-1996-engine-stalling	Intermittent engine stalling and surging	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	9	1996-08 → 2000-08	99	2026-10-08
1995	century-1995-brake-failure	Loss of braking and pedal to floor	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	10	1996-06 → 2004-08	117	2026-10-09
1995	century-1995-highway-speed-vibration	Vibration at highway speeds	SUSPENSION	7	1996-03 → 2002-12	117	2026-10-09
1995	century-1995-transmission-gear-loss	Automatic transmission gear and shifting failures	POWER TRAIN	6	1996-09 → 2004-01	117	2026-10-09
1995	century-1995-engine-stalling	Engine stalling and shutting off while driving	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	10	1995-04 → 2004-12	117	2026-10-09
1995	century-1995-airbag-no-deploy	Air bag did not deploy in a collision	AIR BAGS	5	1995-06 → 2003-06	117	2026-10-09
1995	century-1995-sudden-acceleration	Sudden acceleration and cruise control not releasing	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5	1997-08 → 2008-03	117	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-seat-belt-restraint	Seat belt failure to retract or restrain occupant	SEAT BELTS	6	1995-04 → 2004-04	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-speed-related-vibration	Vibration at highway speeds	SUSPENSION	7	1995-02 → 1999-11	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-steering-suspension-breakage	Tie rod, knuckle and control arm component breakage	SUSPENSION	5	1999-04 → 2009-01	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-airbag-no-deployment	Air bag non-deployment in frontal collisions	AIR BAGS	14	1995-01 → 2003-10	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-abs-brake-faults	ABS warning light and ABS brake system faults	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	11	1996-01 → 1999-10	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-unintended-acceleration	Sudden or uncontrolled acceleration	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	13	1995-04 → 2001-06	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-electrical-short-fire	Electrical short and under-dash fire	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	5	1994-10 → 1996-07	147	2026-10-09
1994	century-1994-wheel-rim-lug-failure	Wheel rim, spoke and lug bolt breakage	WHEELS	3	1998-11 → 2004-01	147	2026-10-09
1992	century-1992-steering-and-front-axle	Steering shake, lock-up and front axle failure	STEERING	5	1996-08 → 2001-01	52	2026-10-12
1992	century-1992-automatic-transmission	Automatic transmission malfunction and park-to-reverse	POWER TRAIN	3	1999-02 → 2002-07	52	2026-10-12
1992	century-1992-hood-support-failure	Hood strut and hood release failure	STRUCTURE	3	1998-02 → 1999-08	52	2026-10-12
1992	century-1992-hydraulic-brake-failure	Hydraulic service brake failure and wear	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	12	1995-02 → 2000-01	52	2026-10-12
1992	century-1992-unintended-acceleration	Unintended acceleration	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	5	1996-03 → 2001-04	52	2026-10-12
1992	century-1992-seat-belt-failure	Seat belt retraction, locking and anchorage failure	SEAT BELTS	6	1995-06 → 1996-10	52	2026-10-12
1991	century-1991-engine-stalling	Engine stalling while driving	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	6	1995-05 → 2014-12	49	2026-10-12
1991	century-1991-sudden-acceleration	Unintended acceleration	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6	1994-09 → 2001-03	49	2026-10-12
1991	century-1991-brake-failure	Brake failure and loss of braking effectiveness	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	8	1996-05 → 2001-12	49	2026-10-12
1991	century-1991-seat-failures	Seat bracket, track and wiring failures	SEATS	5	1997-08 → 1999-11	49	2026-10-12
1991	century-1991-seat-belt-defects	Seat belt buckle and restraint failures	SEAT BELTS	4	1995-12 → 1998-03	49	2026-10-12
1990	century-1990-seat-belt-function	Seat belt latching, tension and lock-up problems	SEAT BELTS	7	1995-05 → 1997-06	46	2026-10-12
1990	century-1990-seat-mounting	Front seat anchor and latch failures	SEATS	5	1995-06 → 1999-08	46	2026-10-12
1990	century-1990-cradle-bolt-steering	Engine cradle bolt and mounting failures affecting steering	STRUCTURE	4	2000-05 → 2002-08	46	2026-10-12
1990	century-1990-electrical-stalling	Stalling and no-start from charging and electrical faults	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4	1995-04 → 1999-10	46	2026-10-12

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Buick Century [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/century

@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_buick_century_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Buick Century},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/buick/century}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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