2002 Buick Century Reliability

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Custom Sedan (3.1L V6 4-speed Automatic)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Buick Century by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the upper and lower Intake Manifold Gaskets. The cost to repair the upper and lower Intake Manifold Gaskets is estimated at $100.00 for parts and $436.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, the 2-3 Shift Solenoid and the Transmission Valve Body. A sticking valve in the Transmission Valve Body or a faulty solenoid can cause erratic shifting or the check engine light to come on. The Transmission Valve Body can become dirty and plugged. The cost to repair the Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid is estimated at $40.09 for parts and $312.00 for labor or $331.50 for labor on vehicles with California emissions. The cost to remove and clean the Transmission Valve Body and repair the 2-3 Shift Solenoid is estimated to be $27.80 for parts and $487.50 for labor or $507.00 for labor on vehicles with California emissions. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Steering & Suspension
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the Wheel Speed Sensor (WSS) that is part of the Antilock Brake System (ABS). When this part fails, the ABS lamp may illuminate. A periodic problem on this vehicle is failure of the Wheel Speed Sensor Harness. The cost to replace the WSS is estimated at $330.00 for parts and $78.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Wheel Speed Sensor Harness is estimated at $120.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices for labor are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Wiper Motor Crank Arm and Power Window Motor. The cost to repair the Wiper Motor Crank Arm is estimated at $67.88 for parts and $65.00 for labor. The cost to replace the Power Window Motor is estimated at $168.52 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable taxes.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Buick Century by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.