2000 Buick Century
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 3 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 22 |
| 1987 | 28 |
| 1988 | 16 |
| 1989 | 40 |
| 1990 | 33 |
| 1991 | 38 |
| 1992 | 45 |
| 1993 | 54 |
| 1994 | 106 |
| 1995 | 99 |
| 1996 | 80 |
| 1997 | 106 |
| 1998 | 218 |
| 1999 | 235 |
| 2000 | 193 |
| 2001 | 145 |
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 127 |
| 2004 | 39 |
| 2005 | 19 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
16% of complaints: power train — 31 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: power train — 11 distinct reports on file.
6% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.
Show complaint excerpts
DEFECTIVE ODOMETER READINGS, GEAR INDICATORS DISAPPEARED. THE ODOMETER READING DISAPPEARED, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR DISAPPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I HAVE NO WAY TO READ MY ODOMETER, NOR DO I KNOW WHAT GEAR I AM IN, PRND21.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180412
4% of complaints: visibility — 8 distinct reports on file.
4% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING SLIGHT BRAKE PRESSURE AT 5 MPH ON A CITY STREET, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN INTO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ODI report, 20060921
SAFETY TIMELINE
ACCELERATOR CABLE DETACHES FROM THROTTLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE FILL NECK CLAMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION AND TIGHTEN THE CLAMP.
Campaign 00V160000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SPINDLE BOLTS.
Campaign 00V143000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NO
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE'S SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY DATE CODES AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE ANY SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.
Campaign 00V228003 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE.
Campaign 00V371000 — check if this car was fixed
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE
Remedy: GM WILL MAIL A NEW BILINGUAL AIR BAG LABEL WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. HOWEVER, THE CUSTOMER MAY BRING THE LABEL TO THEIR DEALER FOR INSTALLATION FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4,
Campaign 01V109000 — check if this car was fixed
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNI
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
Campaign 07E021000 — check if this car was fixed
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEM
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT D
Campaign 09E005000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2000 Buick Century — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (31 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (11 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 00V160000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V143000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V228003 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 00V371000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 01V109000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 07E021000 (fuel system, other) has been completed.
- Verify recall 09E005000 (steering) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2000 Buick Century reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2000 Buick Century is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Century?
The most-reported component is power train:automatic transmission, accounting for 16% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2000 Buick Century have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.