Buick Century recalls and problems
5 recalls and 677 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
5
Complaints
677
Crashes reported
38
Fires reported
9
Choose a model year
Buick Century by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Century | 0 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2003 Century | 0 | 127 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 Century | 0 | 154 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 Century | 3 | 145 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Century | 5 | 193 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Most reported Buick Century problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 112 | |
| Electrical System | 96 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 94 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 84 | |
| Power Train | 83 | |
| Visibility | 73 | |
| Steering | 43 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 35 | |
| Structure | 34 | |
| Air Bags | 33 |
All Buick Century recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V-109 | Apr 6, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with sunvisor located air bag labels, fail to conform to federal motor vehicles safety standard no. |
| 00V-371 | Nov 13, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-228 | Aug 7, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. |
| 00V-160 | Jun 16, 2000 | 2000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. |
| 00V-143 | May 17, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with rear drum brakes. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Buick Century?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Buick Century has the most reports (193). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Buick Century have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering Buick Century model years 2000–2001.
What are the most common Buick Century problems?
Owners report exterior lighting, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems most often.