2000 Buick Century Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 193 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,304miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Buick Century, 6% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,304 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.
“2000 Century limited.....20,340 mile bought new. Noise from the engine (lifters) is getting louder and the front end is pounding. I see that the tie rods are bad, the rack is sloppy the brakes and rotors have failed due to chinese materials. The car is garaged, maintained and taken care of. The hydraulic brakes line have failed and had to be replaced. Presently owning 12 GM cars right now,this car is falling apart. It has the v-6 engine that has gotten 35 mpg on a trip (if it makes it).”
NHTSA complaint #10258178, filed 2009-02, 15,000 miles“- the contact owns a 2000 Buick Century custom and complained about the following problems: the lower intake manifold gasket, the thermostat, and water pump. These components had to be replaced because the vehicle was overheating. The rear brake shoes and a leaking cylinder also had to be replaced. The rear drums, and the switch on the driver's side for the power windows where replaced due to possible fire concerns. In addition, the right outer tie rod end on the passenger's side wheel was loose and had to be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187620, filed 2007-04, 64,218 miles“On two occasions steering wheel felt loose, and driver heard a clink noise while driving. Both times dealer found that the tie rod broke. Dealer replaced the tie rod, aligned, and balanced the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10048080, filed 2003-11, 70,000 miles“I recently had to replace the power steering rack assembly on my 2000 Buick Century with only 25,000 miles. The power steering was dragging and was hard to turn and I was losing fluid.”
NHTSA complaint #10066159, filed 2004-04“On two occasions the steering wheel felt loose and the driver heard a clink noise while driving. The dealer later determined that one of the tie rods broke. The dealer replaced the tie rod, aligned the tires and balanced the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10097559, filed 2004-10Related service bulletins
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Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 11 | 8% |
| 2000 | 11 | 6% |
| 1999 | 13 | 6% |
| 1998 | 24 | 11% |
| 1997 | 15 | 14% |
| 1996 | 10 | 13% |
| 1995 | 9 | 9% |
| 1994 | 8 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 6% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 6 | 38% |
| 1987 | 8 | 29% |
| 1986 | 5 | 23% |
| 1985 | 2 | 29% |
| 1984 | 4 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Century
48 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsExterior lighting
14 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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