Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2002 Buick Century

Five problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2002 Buick Century. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Buick Century based on all problems reported for the 2002 Century.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/05/2018

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.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/08/2006

: 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.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/25/2003

Vehicle air bags did not deploy upon impact. 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.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/26/2002

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.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/25/2002

The vehicle was involved in a frontal/t-bone collision at 65-70 mph impact and neither air bag deployed. 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.


Other Air Bag related problems of the 2002 Buick Century

Air Bag Not Deploy problems
5
Side/window Air Bag problems
2
Air Bag problems
1


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