Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Buick Century
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Buick Century has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 193 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E005000 STEERING KNUCKLE BREAKING/LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E021000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V109000 GM/SUNVISOR AIR BAG LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V371000 GM/SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V228003 GM/FMVSS 209/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V160000 GM/FMVSS 301/FUEL FILL HOSE CLAMP NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V143000 GM/REAR DRUM BRAKES NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 46 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 28 complaints
- Visibility 23 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Electrical System 19 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 14 complaints
Of the 193 complaints on file, 11 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 193 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Buick Century displays frequent powertrain and brake issues, indicating costly repair potential. Multiple recalls on critical systems like steering and fuel tanks further reduce reliability, prompting a below-average rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | very common |
| service brakes | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | common |
| engine cooling | 80,000–130,000 miles | $200–$500 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Regular oil changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotation and balance
- Inspect suspension components
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noises
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Difficulty in steering
- Electrical system failures
- Fuel smell or leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Buick Century at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.