Buick Century recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 5 recalls and 658 owner complaints for the Buick Century (model years 2000–2005). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (101 complaints), followed by electrical system (89 complaints). The 2000 model year has the most recalls (5).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 39 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 127 | 4 | 2 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 154 | 9 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 3 | 145 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 193 | 11 | 1 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (193), 2002 (154) and 2001 (145). Among model years at least two years old, the 2005 has the fewest complaints on file (19).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Buick Century model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 101 | 5 of 6 | |
| Electrical system | 89 | 5 of 6 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 86 | 4 of 6 | |
| Power train | 81 | 4 of 6 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 77 | 4 of 6 |
All 5 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01V109000 | Apr 6, 2001 | Seat belts | 2000–2001 | 116,007 |
| 00V371000 | Nov 13, 2000 | Air bags: side/window | 2000–2001 | 12 |
| 00V228003 | Aug 7, 2000 | Seat belts | 2000–2001 | 156,305 |
| 00V160000 | Jun 16, 2000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly, filler pipe and cap | 2000 | 248 |
| 00V143000 | May 17, 2000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, drum | 2000 | 18,754 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 37 complaints and a fire in 9 complaints; 34 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.