2001 Buick Century vs 2003 Buick Century
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Buick Century | 2003 Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 145 | 127 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 393 | 400 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 9 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21 | 21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 54,800 mi | 65,546 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 48 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 27 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 17 | 23 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 22 | 13 |
| Power Train | 21 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 6 |
| Visibility | 15 | 5 |
| Structure | 8 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 0 |
2001 Buick Century
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.