2004 Buick Century vs 2005 Buick Century
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Buick Century | 2005 Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 39 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 405 | 496 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 76,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 11 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
2004 Buick Century
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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.