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2005 Buick Century recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 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 component19
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 8 | 42 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 32 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 11 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 11 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 5 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5 |
| Gasoline | 1 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 5 |
| Power train | 1 | 5 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 5 |
| Tires | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Air bags | 1 | 5 |
7 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
- Electrical system
“No abs light on but they don't work. But also there is hot wire running at all times I don't know where it coming from my o2 sensor keep coming on”
- Service brakes
“Total brake failure, due to brake line corrosion. Fortunately happened first thing in the morning while only about 1000 feet from home and while driving at low speed was able to safely stop.”
- Electrical system
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick century. While driving approximately 60 mph, the low beams stopped working and hindered the contact's visibility while the vehicle was in motion.”
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2005 Buick Century recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Buick Century have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2005 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 2005 Buick Century?
Exterior lighting is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 19 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 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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