Is the Buick Century Reliable?
1992–2005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Buick Century Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 14 | — | — | 81 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | 68 | Good |
| 2003 | 1 | 76 | 2 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2002 | 1 | 95 | 1 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2001 | 3 | 108 | 3 | — | 54 | Fair |
| 2000 | 4 | 116 | 5 | — | 48 | Fair |
| 1999 | 3 | 148 | 7 | — | 52 | Fair |
| 1998 | 2 | 135 | 7 | — | 57 | Fair |
| 1997 | 1 | 63 | 2 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 1996 | 1 | 49 | 4 | — | 63 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Century Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Century scores 10 points below the average sedan. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Buick Century Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 830 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Buick Century reliable?+
The Buick Century scores 62/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 18 recall campaigns and 830 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Century is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Century achieved the highest reliability score of 81/100 with 1 recall and 14 complaints.
How many miles does a Century last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Buick Century owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Century will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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