There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Buick Century, but owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Buick Century problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | |
| Electrical System | 6 | |
| Seats | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Parking Brake | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 2
- Seats › Front Assembly › Head Restraint — 1
- Equipment › Electrical — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
- Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
- Parking Brake › Driveline › Hydraulic — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 68,977 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 2005 Buick Century complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · reported Apr 4, 2025
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 · at 45,000 miles · reported Jun 16, 2016
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 · at 118,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2016
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. The contact had to hold the switch to get the high beams to remain illuminated due to the failure. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the multi-function switch on the column for the lights needed to be replaced, including prematurely deteriorated ground wires. The dealer stated that the parts were to be ordered, but were not yet available for them to provide a specific date of when the part…
Electrical System · at 82,500 miles · reported May 19, 2015
We have had our 2005 buick lacrosse for about six months now and want to report this lighting safety concern. This headlight incident with our buick has actually happened to us, three times since mid april. The first time it happened, we were driving one evening, suddenly our low beam headlights went off. This was very frightening as it was a dark stretch of road, with traffic. I slowed and found a reasonable safe spot to pull over. I tried turning the headlight switch in several positions with no success. We normally keep the headlamp switch in the auto position. Our low beam headlights still…
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · at 121,000 miles · reported Sep 14, 2014
2005 buick century custom. Purchased used in excellent condition from ford dealership in 2011. Electric windows worked fine, then in 2012, 1 of the windows just fell down the track. A cpl months later another did the same thing and then a cpl more months a third one fell. I removed the door panels as these incidents happened and could feel a cable laying loose down in the bottom of the doorwell. I'm not sure if a "possible pulley" or the cables theirselves broke, but this is an obvious issue with this make, model & year from what I read on carparts.com. I now have pieces of 1"x2"'s wedged in…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Buick Century have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 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 2005 Buick Century?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (8 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 68,977 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.