5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,800 miles

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problem #6

Dec 152007

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,800 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. The contact stated that rain would leak behind the dashboard when the vehicle was parked or being driven. The failure would not occur if parked at an angle or on a hill. The current mileage was 55,200, and failure mileage was 54,800. The purchase date was unavailable. Updated 01/29/08 the consumer stated a pool of water was on the floor of the vehicle due to rainwater leaking from behind the dashboard. Updated 01/29/08

- Ashley, PA, USA

problem #5

Jun 132006

Century 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Buick Century. The contact stated that the paint is chipping and causing the vehicle to rust. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 36,000 and failure mileage was 34,000.

- Wadsworth , OH, USA

problem #4

Aug 012005

Century 6-cyl

  • miles
2001 Buick Century panel over the passenger side air bag is warped.** answer required***. the dealer told the consumer the problem could be corrected using a clip.

- Wethersfield, CT, USA

problem #3

Jun 122003

Century

  • miles
While driving in rainy weather sun roof does not close. Consumer states it's very difficult to see when the rain is coming into the vehicle.

- Fairmont, WV, USA

problem #2

Jul 032003

(reported on)

Century 6-cyl

  • miles
Design of the dashboard casts a reflection onto the front windshield, causing reduced visibility during the day while driving. The consumer checked other Buick Century's and lasabre's and noticed that they had the same problem.

- N. Massapequa, NY, USA

problem #1

Aug 012001

(reported on)

Century

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Bad aerodynamics can not drive car with rear window down. The air pressure will burst your eardrums. Contacted bucik division. They are aware of the problem. Their solution is to lower one front window a bit.

- Marlborough, MA, USA