2003 Buick Century exterior lighting problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Buick Century — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle's gas tank won't hold much and clicks as if full. Also, when on uneven pavement or ground, the ⛽ gas warning light comes on, even after gas was just put in. In addition, at times I smell a "burning electrical" smell and the headlights go out, the brights fail to "click" on or goes…”
filed Mar 19, 2021
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 buick century. While driving various speeds, the headlights suddenly shut off. The contact indicated that the failure mainly occurred while switching from low to high beam and vice versa. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were…”
filed Oct 16, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 8 | 42% |
| 2004 Century | 11 | 28% |
| 2002 Century | 24 | 16% |
| 2001 Century | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 Century | 14 | 7% |
| 1999 Century | 24 | 10% |
| 1998 Century | 21 | 10% |
| 1997 Century | 9 | 8% |
| 1996 Century | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 Century | 3 | 3% |
| 1994 Century | 3 | 3% |
| 1992 Century | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.