Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2001 Buick Century has 5 recalls, 153 complaints.
5
Recalls
153
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
09E005000
STEERING
DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/N...
07E021000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR...
01V109000
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH SUNVISOR LOCATED AIR BAG LABELS, FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLES SAFETY STAN...
00V371000
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 ...
00V228003
SEAT BELTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES. THE...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2001 Buick Century 4-DR. w/SAB
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When I have cruise control on but not in use at that moment the car will engage cruise on its own. I... |
| Sep 13, 2018 | STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | STEERING LOCKED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. CAR WOULD SPEED UP ON ITS OWN WITHOUT TOUCHING THE GAS P... |
| May 15, 2017 | ENGINE | 5/15/2017, $1,197.66 REPAIR FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. ON OCTOBER 23, 2008, THE CALIFORNIA SUPERIOR... |
| May 10, 2017 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | FOR ALMOST THE ENTIRE TIME OF 16 YEARS OF OWNING THIS CAR, THE SET CRUISE CONTROL OFTEN TIMES SPEEDS... |
| Sep 18, 2015 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | TURNED ON SPEED CONTROL WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, PRESSED SET BUTTON TO SET THE SPEED. THE CRUISE... |
| Mar 24, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | WE PURCHASED THIS CAR (AS IS) FOR OUR GRANDSON. ON OUR WAY HOME FROM THE DEALER, AS SOON AS THE TRA... |
| Jul 3, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | APPLIED BRAKE IN PREPARATION TO REVERSE, FROM DRIVEWAY HEARD A POP AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR. BR... |
| Jul 1, 2014 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I BOUGHT THE CAR USED A YEAR AG... |
| Jun 10, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK CENTURY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ... |
| May 22, 2014 | ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND THE T... |
| Feb 17, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 M... |
| Aug 26, 2013 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | I WAS TRAVELING IN HEAVY STOP AND GO TRAFFIC TRAVELING AT ABOUT 40MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF M... |
| Jun 20, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | WE BOUGHT ARE CENTURY LIKE 3 MONTHS AGO WITH 109K ON IT WE NOTICED THE TRANSMISSION WAS SHIFTING HAR... |
| May 3, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE PANEL L... |
| Dec 13, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY MY BRAKES WENT STRAIGHT TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO APPLY THE P... |
| Sep 15, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUCK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE DRIVER... |
| Aug 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | THE DRIVERS WINDOW WILL GO DOWN WHEN YOU PUT KEY IN IGNITION RIGHT BEFORE YOU START VEHICLE. AFTER I... |
| Sep 20, 2011 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | AFTER SETTING CRUISE CONTROL IT WILL TAKE OFF AND ACCELERATE UNTIL YOU MANUALLY SHUT THE CRUISE CONT... |
| May 16, 2011 | STEERING,EQUIPMENT | RACK AND PINIONS NEED REPLACED AFTER I HAD NEW TIE RODS REPLACED. *TR |
| Mar 8, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 BUICK CENTURY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING GASOLIN... |