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 | — | — | 95 | Excellent |
| 2004 | 1 | 26 | 2 | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2003 | 1 | 76 | 2 | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2002 | 1 | 95 | 1 | — | 91 | Excellent |
| 2001 | 4 | 108 | 3 | — | 78 | Good |
| 2000 | 4 | 116 | 5 | — | 77 | Good |
| 1999 | 1 | 148 | 7 | — | 84 | Excellent |
| 1998 | 1 | 135 | 7 | — | 85 | Excellent |
| 1997 | 1 | 63 | 2 | — | 90 | Excellent |
| 1996 | 1 | 49 | 4 | — | 91 | Excellent |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Century Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Century scores 15 points above the average sedan — a strong result.
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 87/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 16 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 95/100 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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