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2000 Buick Century Engine Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
3%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
116,624miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2000 Buick Century, 3% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,624 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10576278, filed 2014-04, 150,000 miles

“Vehicle exhibited hard transmission shifts and jerking while shifting in traffic. Vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with code p1811, which indicates high transmission fluid pressure and solenoid problems.”

NHTSA complaint #10460060, filed 2012-05, 83,249 miles

“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 was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10584929, filed 2014-04, 65,000 miles

“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 occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10625933, filed 2014-08, 150,000 miles

“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 reverse. The contact also stated that there was a constant burning odor near the front end of the vehicle. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id numbers: 09e005000 (steering), 07e021000 (fuel system, other) and 00v160000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was not included in any recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #10615918, filed 2014-07

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200515%
2004410%
200322%
200285%
200143%
200063%
199963%
199711%
199113%

Other parts of the 2000 Buick Century

Transmission and drivetrain
48 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Century

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology