Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2005 Buick Century has 2 recalls, 19 complaints.
2
Recalls
19
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2005 Buick Century 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE, DUE TO BRAKE LINE CORROSION. FORTUNATELY HAPPENED FIRST THING IN THE MORNING WH... |
| Oct 9, 2015 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | A FEW TIMES IN THE LAST 2 YEARS THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING FOR NO REASON. ONCE WHI... |
| Apr 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WE HAVE HAD OUR 2005 BUICK LACROSSE FOR ABOUT SIX MONTHS NOW AND WANT TO REPORT THIS LIGHTING SAFETY... |
| Jan 26, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE LOW BEAMS STOPPED... |
| Sep 1, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. NO HEADLIGHTS OR BRIGHTS ONLY AVAILABLE. |
| Jun 12, 2014 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ... |
| Dec 6, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS TURNED OFF BY THEMSELVES. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. WHEN HIG... |
| Sep 10, 2012 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2005 BUICK CENTURY CUSTOM. PURCHASED USED IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FROM FORD DEALERSHIP IN 2011. ELECT... |
| Aug 29, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACTIVATING THE RIGHT TURN S... |
| Jul 12, 2011 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | No abs light on but they don't work. But also there is hot wire running at all times I don't know wh... |
| Jul 1, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SEAT BELTS,TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS WERE POSITION... |
| Jun 13, 2010 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF GASOLIN... |
| Mar 30, 2010 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY 20005 BUICK CENTURY, ACCELERATED IN A PARKING LOT WITHOUT MY STEPPING ON THE GAS. THE CAR WENT AI... |
| Oct 30, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2005 BUICK CENTURY HEADLIGHTS TURN THEMSELVES OFF WHILE DRIVING.THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THREE SEPARATE ... |
| Apr 4, 2008 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. THE HEADLIGHTS HAVE BEEN SHUTTING OFF DURING THE NIGHT. ... |
| Oct 19, 2007 | AIR BAGS | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ... |
| Aug 30, 2006 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,INTERIOR LIGHTING | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE WINDOW SWITCH THAT OPERATED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WAS INOPERABLE. ... |
| Aug 1, 2006 | PARKING BRAKE | EMERGENCY BRAKE WILL NOT ENGAGE. VEHICLE ROLLS FORWARD AFTER THE BRAKE HAS BEEN ENGAGED WHEN PARKIN... |
| Jun 3, 2005 | SEATS,EQUIPMENT | 2005 BUICK CENTURY DRIVER'S SEAT SINKS IN THE MIDDLE, AND THE HEAD REST EQUIPMENT IS TOO HIGH.***NO ... |