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2002 Buick Century recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 17, 200909E005000 | SteeringA BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. DetailsHide details for campaign 09E005000
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| Mar 12, 200707E021000 | Fuel system, other: storage tank assemblyFUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E021000
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Owner complaints by component166
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 26 | 16 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 26 | 16 |
| Service brakes | 25 | 15 |
| Exterior lighting | 24 | 14 |
| Visibility | 24 | 14 |
| Hydraulic | 15 | 9 |
| Steering | 12 | 7 |
| Air bags | 9 | 5 |
| Engine | 8 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 4 |
| Power train | 7 | 4 |
| Structure | 7 | 4 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 3 |
| Wheels | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel system | 5 | 3 |
11 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Steering
“UNKNOWN; The issues started around 6 months ago. Just casually driving like usual, and my steering wheel would lock up and be ridiculously hard to turn, which is scary because its happened while turning through lights…”
- Tires
“Right front Cooper GS5 Grand Touring 205/70 R15 96T with only 862 miles on it had a complete air loss/went completely flat when car was turning into a parking lot. This is one of a set of brand new tires on the car.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“While letting off the gas in order to break, the accelerator pedal went to the floor on its own for about 3 seconds. Pushing on the break stopped the accelerator.”
Other Buick Century model years
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2002 Buick Century recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Buick Century have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Buick Century. The most recent, 09E005000 (reported February 17, 2009), concerns steering. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Buick Century?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 26 complaints out of 166 filed with NHTSA (16%). Across all complaints, owners reported 9 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Buick Century?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Buick recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Buick dealer.
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