2002 Buick Century engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 29 complaints for the 2002 Buick Century, 14% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 61,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 61,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 fires.
What owners wrote
I currently have a 2002 buick century custom with 107000 miles on it. I had a starter catch fire cause of a large buildup of oil coming from either the head gasket or the manifold gasket. This issue needs to be addressed. Driving at high engine temperature with cause a major safety issue for anyone driving short or long distant.
2002 buick century intake manifold/gasket fails at 31k miles. Coolant in the engine and mixed with the oil. All of the prior service and maintenance were performed at GM dealerships (where this should have been discovered prior to failure). Oil, lube, rotations done without waiting for indicator lights (2-4 times per year), all recommended procedures completed (including new brakes, throttle body and fuel injector svcs).
Other problems reported for the 2002 Buick Century
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Lighting 27 complaints
- Electrical system 25 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 22 complaints