Tl* the contact owned a 2002 buick century. While the contact's vehicle was stationary, it was rear ended by another vehicle. As a result, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, neck, both legs, and arms. There were three minors in the back seat who sustained injuries to their heads, both legs, arms, and backs. Medical attention was needed for all occupants. The vehicle was towed and deemed a total loss. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
2002 Buick Century: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 154 complaints about the 2002 Buick Century describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 50 MPH and approaching a crossroads another vehicle ran a stop sign and was hit by the contact. This was a full frontal impact. The air bags did not deploy. Although seat belts were in use, both occupants sustained minor injuries. A police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was towed to the towing company where it remains. The manufacturer was alerted.
Vehicle air bags did not deploy upon impact.*mr as a result of the air bags not deploying, the consumer was hurt in the accident. Enclosed is a picture showing damages to the vehicle. The consumer is questioning whether the air bags were defective and what caused them to malfunction. Please respond promptly in resolving matters. *cb
The driver's side door was severely impacted but the side impact air bag did not deploy. The driver had a concussion and sustained head injuries which required 8 stiches.
While exiting a driveway, consumer was involved in accident. Vehicle was greatly impacted in the center driver side door, consumer went through the side window and airbags did not deploy. Please provide additional information. Mr
The vehicle was involved in a frontal/t-bone collision at 65-70 MPH impact and neither air bag deployed. *ak the consumer states while driving, the consumer had sneezed and ran off of the road striking a private driveway, went airborne for over 100 feet and landed on the front of a vehicle, flipped over side to side, and struck four trees and two fence posts had come to a stop on the tires. The air bags did not deploy. The consumer stated that the buick investigator suggested that the air bags worked as designed.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2002 Buick Century no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Buick Century?
6 of 154 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Century (4%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Buick Century?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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