Complaints
249
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Injuries
11
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:52,841 mi
#212 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:68,596 mi
#311 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:88,950 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 31 | — | — | 52,841 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 12 | — | — | 68,596 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 11 | — | — | 88,950 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 40,444 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | — | 81,725 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 7 | 1 | — | 55,731 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 1 | 112,062 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 1 | — | 85,000 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | 1 | — | 89,935 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 5 | — | — | 57,536 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Side/Window | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,841
Transmission / Drivetrain
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,596
Electrical Faults
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,950
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,444
Visibility:Windshield
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,725
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,731
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
112,062
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,000
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,000
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,935
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,000
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,536
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Side/Window
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2000 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2000 Buick Century has 249 NHTSA complaints, 11 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (31 complaints, avg 52,841 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (12 complaints, avg 68,596 mi); Electrical Faults (11 complaints, avg 88,950 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Buick Century?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,621 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Buick Century include 11 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 11 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Buick Century as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Buick Century?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Buick Century reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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