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#BS-2000-BUICEN-46C9

2000 Buick Century

Based on reports from 249 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
249
Crashes
11
Fires
2
Recalls
7
TSBs
320
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 249 complaints, 11 crashes, 2 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

intake manifold gasket failure

10 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission slipping

8 complaints • Severity 7.5/10

$X,XXX
3

power windows break

8 complaints • Severity 8.2/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

31 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 64K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

15
0–30K
35
30–60K
41
60–90K
12
90–120K
6
120–150K
9
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (41 reports) • Median: 64K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (31 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission31 (12%)
Engine13 (5%)
Drivetrain12 (5%)
Electrical11 (4%)
Visibility:windshield8 (3%)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls8 (3%)
Other8 (3%)
Lights8 (3%)

2000 Buick Century: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Century, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 64,218 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 64K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Century, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Century, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2000 Buick Century, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2000 Buick Century. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

00V143000Jun 2000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH REAR DRUM BRAKES. THE BOLT HEAD(S) ON THE REAR SPINDLE ROD CAN SEPARATE.

00V160000Jun 2000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE CLAMP THAT SECURES THE FLEXIBLE FUEL FILL HOSE TO THE METAL FILL TUBE MAY BE LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE.

00V228003Aug 2000

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE BUCKLE BASE OF THESE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND THEREFORE DO NOT PASS THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."

00V371000Nov 2000

AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EXHIBIT A CONDITION IN WHICH THE DRIVER SIDE IMPACT AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATES FROM THE AIR BAG MODULE DURING DEPLOYMENT.

01V109000May 2001

SEAT BELTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A MESSAGE AREA LESS THAN 30 CM WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

+ 2 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Buick Century according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2000 Buick Century vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

249

Class avg

280

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2000.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 249 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2000 Buick Century: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Buick Century?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2000 Buick Century is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 31 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2000 Buick Century reliable?
The 2000 Buick Century has 249 complaints, 11 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2000 Buick Century problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2000 Buick Century have any recalls?
Yes, the 2000 Buick Century has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Buick Century problems start?
Based on 118 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 64,218 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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