2000 Buick Century Problems
The 2000 Buick Century has 219 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls, with transmission and drivetrain issues being the most reported problem. Based on 219 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain the most reported area.
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This 2000 Buick Century has 219 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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2000 Buick Century Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA official fuel economy rating for the 2000 Buick Century.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions.
2000 Buick Century Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not RatedFrontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
Not RatedSource: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
BUICK CENTURY 2000 has 219 NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Top issues include transmission/drivetrain (50 complaints), visibility (33), and brakes (32). Buyers should inspect these systems and verify recall repairs. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Buick
- Model
- Century
- Model year
- 2000
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 219
- Crash-related complaints
- 11
- Safety recall campaigns
- 7
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 21
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 18 / 27
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2000 Buick Century problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Visibility
Brake System
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Visibility, Brake System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2000 Buick Century?
The 2000 Buick Century has a high complaint volume relative to its single model year, making it a risky choice. Unless thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly, buyers may want to consider other years or models.
Transmission and brake issues can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns. Visibility complaints (33) also suggest potential design or component flaws that affect daily driving.
May Suit
This year may suit budget-conscious buyers who are prepared for potential repairs and can verify all recalls are addressed.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable, low-maintenance vehicle should avoid this year due to the high complaint count.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2000 Buick Century
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission for slipping, hard shifting, or leaks.
- Check all windows, mirrors, and windshield for proper operation and visibility.
- Test brakes for noise, vibration, or reduced stopping power.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the transmission for signs of wear or failure.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission, brakes, and electrical systems.
- Test drive to check for transmission slipping and brake responsiveness.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2000 Buick Century shows a high number of complaints concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain, visibility, and brake system. With 50 transmission complaints and 32 brake complaints, buyers should prioritize inspecting these systems. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Data for other model years is not provided, so no comparison is available.
Recall context: With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Transmission/drivetrain accounts for 50 complaints, the highest of any component.
- Visibility issues total 33 complaints, indicating potential problems with windows or mirrors.
- Brake system complaints number 32, suggesting frequent brake-related issues.
- Transmission / Drivetrain failures are the most common complaint.
- Visibility problems may affect driver sightlines.
- Brake system defects could compromise stopping ability.
Full breakdown
All 2000 Buick Century complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2000 Buick Century. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 50 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 33 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 32 | 3 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 29 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 27 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 21 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2000 Buick Century. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS FAILED AND…
OUR DAUGHTER WAS NEARLY KILLED BY A DRIVER WITH THEIR LIGHTS OFF. MANY DRIVERS OF LATE MODEL CARS ARE NOT AWARE THAT THEIR LIGHTS ARE OFF BECAUSE THEIR DASH IS LIT AND THEIR DRIVING LIGHTS ARE ON. THERE ARE NO ALERTS TELLING PEOPLE THEIR LIGHTS ARE OFF!!!!! OUR SEAT BELTS MAKE NO…
I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF, HAD TO HIT THE DASH NEAR THE LIGHT SWITCH TO TURN THE LIGHTS BACK ON.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK CENTURY. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WITHOUT WARNING. ADDITIONALLY, WHEN THE HIGH BEAM SWITCH WAS ACTIVATED, THE CHECK ENGINE, ABS, AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS …
DEFECTIVE ODOMETER READINGS, GEAR INDICATORS DISAPPEARED. THE ODOMETER READING DISAPPEARED, AND THE GEAR INDICATOR DISAPPEARED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. I HAVE NO WAY TO READ MY ODOMETER, NOR DO I KNOW WHAT GEAR I AM IN, PRND21. NOW I CAN ACCIDENTLY BE IN REVERSE AND NOT EVEN KNOW…
PURCHASED 4 NEW P20570R15 TIRES FROM, U GUEST IS, WAL-MART IN MWC, OK. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD BELT SEPARATION ISSUES AND THREW MY CAR OUT OF BALANCE AND IN TURN CAUSED MAJOR WHEEL ISSUES. MY CAR STARTED VIBRATING AND SHAKING SO BAD I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON …
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE DIFFERENT WINDOW REGULATORS AND NOW I AM REPLACING THE FOUTH ONE. THE DRIVER'S WINDOW REGULATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE AND NOW I AM HAVING TO REPLACE THE WINDOW SWITCH. VERY COSTLY. I ALSO SAW A BUICK LIKE MINE AND THEY HAD THREE WINDOWS CLOSED WITH …
ENGINE STALLS AT A STOP- WHEN ENGINE IS WARM- ENGINE LEAKING OIL- FUEL GAGE-
I KEEP GETTING MY AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMING ON, THE ABS, AND THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT, THEY WONT GO OFF. THE FUEL LINE THAT GOES INTO THE GAS TANK /NECK LEAKS WHEN GAS GETS PUMPED INTO IT. THE ODOMETER MILEAGE DISPLAY P.R.N.D.L. WONT WORK AND NEITHER WILL THE TEMPERATURE GA…
2000 BUICK CENTURY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE WINDOW MOTOR/ REGULATOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *JB
I AM SUBMITTING THIS ON BEHALF OF MY FATHER. WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT IN WHICH HIS DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. NOT SURE WHOM THE MANUFACTURE OF THE AIR BAG IS . ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT MY DAD WAS AT FAULT. SEE PICTURES HE BASICALLY PULLED OUT ON A 4- LANE ROAD AN…
THE ODOMETER DOES NOT LIGHT UP, NOT ALLOWING THE MILEAGE TO SHOW. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER RESTARTING THE ENGINE, THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCC…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SERVICE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHILE THE CONTACT WAS IN DRIVE, PARK OR R…
MY SISTER OWNED VEHICLE ABOVE UNTIL I PURCHASED IT IN 2004 FROM HER. SHE NOR I HAVE NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL LETTERS FROM GM ON THE 7 RECALLS THAT YOUR RECORDS SHOW THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED OR REPLACED. WOULD IT BE POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO CHECK INTO THIS AS TO WHY WE DIDN'T REC…
I HAVE A 2000 BUICK CENTURY LIMITED AND THE TRANSMISSION HARSH SHIFT 1234, WHEN HOT AND SOMETIMES COLD, I KNOW THAT IT NEEDS A NEW 1234 UP SHIFT SOLENOID AND TO BE INSPECTED FOR FAILED PARTS ETC, ALSO THE ODOMETER,FUEL GAUGE,AND WINDOW REGULATORS/MOTORS HAVE FAILED, THE ODOMETER …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE W…
MY VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING. I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY FOUND THAT MY ANTIFREEZE WAS LEAKING INTO MY OIL. HE STATED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BROKEN AND HAD TO REPLACE THE GASKET, INTAKE PUSH RODS, AND EXHAUST PUSH RODS. *TR
BRAKE LINES THAT RUN FROM MASTER CYLINDER TO REAR BRAKES RUSTED THROUGH. FUEL LINES ALSO SHOW EXTENSIVE RUST DAMAGE. I HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE LINES ON REAR OF THIS CAR TWO YEARS AGO FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE ENGINE WOULD BECOME HOT, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP BETWEEN GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADICALLY WHEN TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED OR WHEN IN ANY GEAR. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHUT OFF AND ALLOW THE ENGINE TO C…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2000 Buick Century.
Safety recalls
2000 Buick Century recalls
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2000 Buick Century. With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
STEERING
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SEAT BELTS
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SEAT BELTS
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
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Questions
2000 Buick Century buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2000 Buick Century reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 219 owner complaints, 11 crash-related complaints, and 7 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2000 Buick Century has a high complaint volume relative to its single model year, making it a risky choice. Unless thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly, buyers may want to consider other years or models. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Buick Century?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (50 complaints). #2: Visibility (33 complaints). #3: Brake System (32 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Buick Century?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2000 Buick Century?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2000 Buick Century, NHTSA complaints include 11 crash-related reports and 1 fire reports out of 219 total complaints. 11 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2000 Buick Century have any recalls?▾
Yes. 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2000 Buick Century. A major recall area is STEERING. With 7 recalls, buyers must verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2000 Buick Century?▾
The 2000 Buick Century has a high complaint volume relative to its single model year, making it a risky choice. Unless thoroughly inspected and priced accordingly, buyers may want to consider other years or models. Transmission and brake issues can lead to costly repairs and safety concerns. Visibility complaints (33) also suggest potential design or component flaws that affect daily driving. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpectorAI.
Wider context: See the full Buick Century reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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