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2004 Buick Century recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2004 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 component39
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 28 |
| Air bags | 6 | 15 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 13 |
| Engine | 4 | 10 |
| Vehicle speed control | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 8 |
| Suspension | 3 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 8 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 | 5 |
| Visibility | 2 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 5 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
4 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
- Seats
“Power seat wiring harness sorted to seat frame/spring”
- Air bags
“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.”
- Air bags
“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.”
Other Buick Century model years
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- 2006 Lucerne4 recalls330 complaints
- 2013 Encore6 recalls52 complaints
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2004 Buick Century recall questions
How many recalls does the 2004 Buick Century have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2004 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 2004 Buick Century?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 11 complaints out of 39 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2004 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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