2002 Buick Century recalls and problems

The 2002 Buick Century has 0 recalls and 154 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

2001 Buick Century
Pictured: a 2001 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2001 Buick Century by Karrmann, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 6 Century model years — 2nd most.

0recalls
154complaints
9crashes
4fires
11injuries
62,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 12 complaints20022003: 13 complaints2004: 15 complaints20042005: 21 complaints212006: 9 complaints20062007: 17 complaints2008: 8 complaints20082009: 3 complaints2010: 11 complaints20102011: 9 complaints2012: 5 complaints20122013: 4 complaints2014: 10 complaints20142015: 5 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 2 complaints2018: 3 complaints20182020: 1 complaints2022: 2 complaints20222023: 2 complaints20232

2002 vs. other Buick Century years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Buick Century have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Buick Century. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Buick Century?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (33), electrical system (24), exterior lighting (24). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.