Buick Century Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Buick Century years to avoid

No model year of the Buick Century stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2005	94	19	Lights	68,977	0	1
2004	86	39	Lights	76,000	0	4
2003	75	127	Lights	65,092	0	4
2002	67	154	Engine	62,000	0	9
2001	69	145	Engine	54,800	3	9
2000	-	193	Transmission	60,935	5	11
1999	-	235	Engine	56,615	3	18
1998	-	217	Brakes	57,972	2	9
1997	-	106	Electrical	100,000	2	4
1996	-	80	Brakes	80,100	1	6
1995	-	99	Brakes	95,000	1	10
1994	-	105	Brakes	93,000	6	24
1993	-	54	Airbags		2	17
1992	-	45	Brakes		3	10
1991	-	38	Brakes		2	7
1990	-	32	Seat belts		2	1

What years of the Buick Century should you avoid?

No single model year of the Buick Century has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Buick Century?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Buick Century?

Engine, with 263 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (249) and electrical (204).

How many recalls does the Buick Century have?

20 recalls between 1990 and 2005. The 1994 model year has the most, with 6.

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