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
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:47,022 mi
#212 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | — | 47,022 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 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 SYSTEM | 7 | — | — | 144,532 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 49,282 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 | — | — | 64,322 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | — | — | 44,400 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 34,320 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 90,467 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING | 5 | — | — | 55,249 mi | |
| TIRES | 5 | — | — | 51,998 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 70,290 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 4 | — | — | 141,875 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 54,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 1 | 1 | 73,858 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 13,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 86,200 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 3 | — | — | 43,250 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 70,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 54,800 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 2 | — | — | 63,998 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | 1 | — | 18,750 mi |
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,022
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 SYSTEM
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
144,532
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,282
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,322
STRUCTURE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,400
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
34,320
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,467
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,249
TIRES
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,998
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,290
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
141,875
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,500
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,858
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
86,200
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,250
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,800
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,998
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
18,750
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