2003 Buick Century vs 2003 Honda Accord
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Buick Century | 2003 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 127 | 1,987 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 13 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 400 | 382 |
| Investigations | 0 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 153 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21–26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,546 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 924 |
| Air Bags | 3 | 318 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 142 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 | 143 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | 95 |
| Steering | 7 | 90 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 81 |
| Structure | 11 | 73 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 104 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 92 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 75 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 68 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 58 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 45 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 31 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 20 |
2003 Buick Century
2003 Honda Accord
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.