Buick Century problems by year
1,781 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across 23 Buick Century model years. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaint totals are lifetime counts — years that have been on the road longer accumulate more reports.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most reported problem | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2004 | 39 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2003 | 127 | 0 | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2002 Most complained | 154 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 | 145 | 3 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 Most complained | 193 | 5 | Power Train | |
| 1999 Most complained | 235 | 1 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Most complained | 218 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 | 106 | 0 | Electrical System | |
| 1996 | 80 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1995 | 99 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1994 | 106 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1993 | 54 | 0 | Air Bags | |
| 1992 | 45 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1991 | 38 | 0 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1990 | 33 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1989 | 40 | 0 | Seat Belts | |
| 1988 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 1987 | 28 | 0 | Steering | |
| 1986 | 22 | 0 | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1985 Fewer complaints | 7 | 0 | — | |
| 1984 Fewer complaints | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 1982 Fewer complaints | 3 | 0 | — |
How to read this. Complaints are unverified reports owners file with NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation, counted once per case number. Raw totals are not adjusted for sales volume, and recent model years have had less time on the road. “Most complained” flags years well above the model’s median; treat it as a signal for deeper research, not a verdict. This page is not affiliated with Buick.