2002 Buick Century engine and engine cooling problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Buick Century — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Had service engine light coming on periodically and was loosing coolant, but could not find any leaks, was told it was probably faulty light, or leak in tank. Took car for oil change and ask to look for any leaks, found coolant in oil. Intake manifold gasket failed and had to be replaced. Was told…”
filed Jan 30, 2012
“2002 buick century. Consumer states design defect *tgw the consumer stated his wife took the vehicle to a repair shop because the windshield wiper blade was stuck. However, it was discovered the radiator was almost on the ground and in the process of becoming detached. She was referred to an auto…”
filed Apr 1, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 2 | 11% |
| 2003 Century | 13 | 10% |
| 2001 Century | 27 | 19% |
| 2000 Century | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 Century | 55 | 23% |
| 1998 Century | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 Century | 7 | 7% |
| 1996 Century | 9 | 11% |
| 1995 Century | 11 | 11% |
| 1994 Century | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 Century | 10 | 19% |
| 1992 Century | 4 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Buick Century
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.