MYRModel Year Report

Buick Century — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

2 model years to avoid, 3 to watch and 6 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid2 years

Caution3 years

Best bets6 years

Complaint history

1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 41 complaints, Recommended 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1992: 45 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 54 complaints, Recommended 1994: 117 complaints, Recommended 1995: 99 complaints, Recommended 1996: 80 complaints, Recommended 1997: 106 complaints, Recommended 1998: 218 complaints, Avoid 1999: 235 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 193 complaints, Caution 2001: 145 complaints, Caution 2002: 154 complaints, Caution 2003: 127 complaints, Recommended 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 235
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 41 complaints, Recommended 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1992: 45 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 54 complaints, Recommended 1994: 117 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 99 complaints, Recommended 1996: 80 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 106 complaints, Recommended 1998: 218 complaints, Avoid 1999: 235 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 193 complaints, Caution 2001: 145 complaints, Caution 2002: 154 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 127 complaints, Recommended 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 235
1980: 0 complaints, Not enough data 1980 1981: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1982: 3 complaints, Not enough data 1982 1983: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1984: 8 complaints, Not enough data 1984 1985: 7 complaints, Not enough data 1986: 22 complaints, Not enough data 1986 1987: 28 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 16 complaints, Not enough data 1988 1989: 41 complaints, Recommended 1990: 33 complaints, Recommended 1990 1991: 39 complaints, Recommended 1992: 45 complaints, Recommended 1992 1993: 54 complaints, Recommended 1994: 117 complaints, Recommended 1994 1995: 99 complaints, Recommended 1996: 80 complaints, Recommended 1996 1997: 106 complaints, Recommended 1998: 218 complaints, Avoid 1999: 235 complaints, Avoid 1999 2000: 193 complaints, Caution 2001: 145 complaints, Caution 2002: 154 complaints, Caution 2002 2003: 127 complaints, Recommended 2004: 39 complaints, Recommended 2004 2005: 19 complaints, Not enough data 1999 · 235
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2005 ○ Not enough data 19 Only 19 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2004 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2003 ● Recommended 127 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2002 ◆ Caution 154 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2001 ◆ Caution 145 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2000 ◆ Caution 193 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 235 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 218 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ● Recommended 106 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 80 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 99 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 117 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 54 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ▲ Recommended 45 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 39 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 33 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 41 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ○ Not enough data 16 Only 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1987 ○ Not enough data 28 Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 22 Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 7 Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1984 ○ Not enough data 8 Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1983 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1982 ○ Not enough data 3 Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1981 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1980 ○ Not enough data 0 Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

42

recalls on file across every Buick Century model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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