Complaints
190
Crashes
10
Fires
3
Injuries
5
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#113 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:47,022 mi
#212 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:61,456 mi
#38 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Avg mileage:45,600 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 13 | — | — | 47,022 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | — | — | 61,456 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 | — | — | 45,600 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 8 | — | — | 77,450 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 7 | — | — | 144,532 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | 49,282 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 64,322 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | 44,400 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 6 | — | — | 34,320 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 5 | — | — | 90,467 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 55,249 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 5 | — | — | 51,998 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 4 | 4 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Automatic Transmission
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,022
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,456
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,600
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,450
Electrical Faults
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,532
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,282
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,322
Structural Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,400
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,320
Transmission / Drivetrain
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,467
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,249
Tire Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,998
Air Bags:Frontal
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Horn
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Windshield
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Buick Century has 190 NHTSA complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (13 complaints, avg 47,022 mi); Unintended Acceleration (12 complaints, avg 61,456 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (8 complaints, avg 45,600 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 2001 Buick Century?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 62,917 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Buick Century include 10 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 5 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 2001 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 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 2001 Buick Century?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
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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