Buick Century

19842005 · 60 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
27

The Buick Century has been tested by the EPA across 60 different configurations spanning model years 1984 through 2005. Over this period, the Century has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 27 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2005
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2004
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
2003
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2002
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2001
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
2000
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182721MPG
1999
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172621MPG
1998
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850172721MPG
1996
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1996
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1995
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1994
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500222824MPG
1994
3.1L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1993
2.2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1993
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1992
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1992
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1991
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,700192822MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1991
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172720MPG
1990
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202923MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1990
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600212823MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1989
3.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1988
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182520MPG
1988
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1988
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1987
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000182420MPG
1987
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$2,850182621MPG
1987
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162519MPG
1986
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600192923MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150172419MPG
1986
2.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000182620MPG
1986
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,000172620MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150162419MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,000233227MPG
1985
2.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,500212924MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
3.8L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1985
4.3L 6-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,100233226MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,000172420MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,250213125MPG
1984
2.5L 4-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$2,600202823MPG
1984
3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdRegular
$3,300162218MPG
1984
3.8L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,150162319MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 3-spdDiesel
$3,400212924MPG
1984
4.3L 6-cyl
Automatic 4-spdDiesel
$3,400213124MPG

Historical Efficiency

2005
21
2004
21
2003
21
2002
21
2001
21
2000
21
1999
21
1998
21
1996
24
1995
20
1994
24
1993
23
1992
22
1991
22
1990
23
1989
23
1988
24
1987
23
1986
23
1985
27

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Century) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Buick Century. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Buick Buick / Opel Century grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
1,082
Total Deaths
829

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
9.1%
Fire Occurrence
2.3%
Speeding Involved
13.2%
DUI Involved
13.6%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

69%
Front
25%
Side
6%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes54
Fatalities
45
Deaths/Crash
0.83
2022
Fatal Crashes58
Fatalities
51
Deaths/Crash
0.88
2021
Fatal Crashes92
Fatalities
62
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2020
Fatal Crashes69
Fatalities
54
Deaths/Crash
0.78
2019
Fatal Crashes109
Fatalities
89
Deaths/Crash
0.82
2018
Fatal Crashes106
Fatalities
81
Deaths/Crash
0.76
2017
Fatal Crashes125
Fatalities
84
Deaths/Crash
0.67
2016
Fatal Crashes164
Fatalities
130
Deaths/Crash
0.79
2015
Fatal Crashes148
Fatalities
111
Deaths/Crash
0.75
2014
Fatal Crashes157
Fatalities
122
Deaths/Crash
0.78

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2000
5
1999
2
1998
3
1996
1
1994
5
1993
1
1992
2
1990
1
1989
1
1988
3
1986
2
1984
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory