There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Buick Century, but owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA.
2004 Buick Century problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | |
| Air Bags | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Engine | 4 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Visibility | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 3
- Fuel System, Other › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights › High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 76,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Buick Century complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Air Bags · at 156,000 miles · reported May 26, 2020
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. The air bag hit the contact's arm and face leaving minor marks and bruises. The driver did not seek medical attention for his injuries. The contact's son was able to pull the vehicle off to the side of the road and then called the contact. The contact arrived at the scene and drove the vehicle home without further incident. The contact stated that the windshield and dashboard were damaged. The dealer nor the manufacturer had been…
Air Bags · at 152,000 miles · reported Jan 10, 2020
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.
Service Brakes · at 40,000 miles · reported Sep 7, 2019
Front and rear brake lines failed leaving me with no brakes. I was driving at low speed. The rear brake line was the first to go. The front burst and about 4 weeks later the cause was rust and corrosion. Both times the pedal went to the floor.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 136,000 miles · reported Sep 10, 2018
When driving my car over 5 miles it will choke and not let me accelerate and the speedometer goes to 0. Can you tell me what the problem could be?
Electrical System · at 170,000 miles · reported Jun 13, 2018
The multi function switch does not work properly. When going around curves and corners you can't dim the headlights. Because the steering wheel doesn't allow the lever to go far enough to catch. Now my headlights will not turn on when the they are suppose to. My cruise control doesn't work. My A/C stops cooling when the speed reaches 60 MPH but if I move the m.f.s. (Aka turn signal) it gets cool again for a few minutes. The other night my lights went off when I was meeting a car with its headlights on bright. It was a dark stretch of road. I almost ran in the ditch.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Buick Century have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Buick Century as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Buick Century?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (11 reports), followed by air bags (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 76,000 miles.
Are Buick recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Buick dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.