2003 buick century. Consumer writes in regards to tie rod ends recall information. *smd the repair shop replaced and adjusted the left outer tie rod. Updated 10/28/13
Buick Century ball joint problems
29 of the 1,688 owner complaints about the Buick Century describe ball joint or control arm failure, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 54,189
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Tire blowout 1Overheating 1Headlights 1Fire or smoke 1Engine failure 1
What owners say
Firestone fr710 tires purchased in 2011 are experiencing tread separation around the shoulder of the tire starting with right front tire. Tires have approximately 30000 miles of mostly highway miles. All tires have been rotated every 6000 miles or less and all other vehicle components suspension, tie rods, ball joints, and alignment are all within spec per. Took said vehicle to two other tire shops to confirm tire shoulder separation.
Rack and pinions need replaced after I had new tie rods replaced.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 buick century. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to a repair shop to have the brakes repaired. He was informed that the front lower control arm, sway bar shaft and all of the bushings attached to the parts were covered with rust. The vehicle was repaired. The contact called the manufacturer but was offered no assistance since he did not take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for repairs. The current and failure mileages were 32,787. Updated 10/21/10. *lj updated 10/25/10
While performing maintenance (wheel bearing replacement) I discovered a through and through crack in the steering knuckle at the point of attachment of the tie rod end on the drivers side, the casting was split which would have allowed the tie rod to disconnect and potentially fatal consequences. The car is a 2002 buick century custom with 138,000 miles.
2000 century limited.....20,340 mile bought new. Noise from the engine (lifters) is getting louder and the front end is pounding. I see that the tie rods are bad, the rack is sloppy the brakes and rotors have failed due to chinese materials. The car is garaged, maintained and taken care of. The hydraulic brakes line have failed and had to be replaced. Presently owning 12 gm cars right now,this car is falling apart. It has the v-6 engine that has gotten 35 mpg on a trip (if it makes it).
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 buick century. While driving 5 MPH, the tie rod failed without warning. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and the manufacturer has not yet been notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 100,000. Updated 03/17/09. *lj the consumer stated the tie rod broke in half. Updated 03/17/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford mustang gt. The contact heard an unfamiliar noise and three of the four tires blew out. After a diagnosis, she was informed that the lower ball joints were faulty. The lower ball joints were repaired; however, the check engine light illuminated two days later. The vehicle was taken back to be repaired and she was informed that the throttle body sensor failed. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 06e089000 (suspension:front). The current mileage was 38,000 and failure mileage was 25,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 buick century. While driving 50 MPH and merging to the left, the vehicle veered to the right and crashed into a wall. The mechanic stated that the front passenger side tie rod failed. The dealer stated that the contact may have driven over something to cause the failure. As of october 23, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 31,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 2000 buick century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and water pump. These components had to be replaced because the vehicle was overheating. The rear brake shoes and a leaking cylinder also had to be replaced. The rear drums, and the switch on the driver's side for the power windows where replaced due to possible fire concerns. In addition, the right outer tie rod end on the passenger's side wheel was loose and had to be repaired. Since the vehicle was inherited in 2003 all the aforementioned failures had to be replaced or repaired starting in 2005. The contact spoke with the manufacturer, and they stated they would not reimburse the contact because there was no relationship established with the dealer since the vehicle was purchased. The current mileage was 74,442, and the failure mileage was 64,218.*ak the consumer has provided invoices of services and checked with gm to see if there was a recall on the gasket manifold, however she was informed no recall was issued for that part. Update 05/10/07
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Buick Century ball joint
Which Buick Century years have ball joint or control arm failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2000 (8 complaints), 2001 (8 complaints) and 1994 (3 complaints).
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