Buick Century
Buick Century — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Buick Century
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1996–2005 | — | — | 0 | 35 | 1,448 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
Engines used in the Century
Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.
| Engine | Years in this model | Also used in | VIN builds ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buick 3.8L 6-cylinder | 1981–2005 | 16 models | 19 |
Buick Century fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →
About the Buick Century
Buick Century is the model name that was used by Buick for a line of upscale full-size cars from 1936 to 1942 and 1954 to 1958, as well as from 1973 to 2005 for mid-size cars.
Source: Wikipedia — Buick Century, CC BY-SA.
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2 | 99 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering |
| 1997 | 4 | 120 | Electrical System, Visibility, Steering |
| 1998 | 4 | 251 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System |
| 1999 | 5 | 252 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Visibility, Service Brakes |
| 2000 | 7 | 219 | Power Train, Visibility, Service Brakes |
| 2001 | 5 | 153 | Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| 2002 | 2 | 166 | Electrical System, Engine And Engine Cooling, Service Brakes |
| 2003 | 2 | 130 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
| 2004 | 2 | 39 | Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2005 | 2 | 19 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System, Service Brakes |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.
For sale right now
- 2004 Buick Century Custom — $7,408 · 62,000 mi · Pittsburgh, PA