Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 29 HWY
Horsepower
175
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sharon M
Buick's are very reliable.
My Buick century is a 2001 and I am the 3rd owner of this car, I have only had the car for 3 months and I love it. Very dependable vehicle. This is the 2nd Buick century I have bought used and I cannot say enough good things about these cars. Other than routine maintenance I have had very few problems.
accountCircle Cassie P
Sturdy safe and reliable! Great car.
Like many gm cars, the century has its electronic quirks but it is sturdy safe and reliable! I have been driving mine for 4 years and it handles my busy life well.
accountCircle Thomas B
My century has been absolutely reliable.
I purchased my vehicle in 2007 and have had great luck with the vehicle is cr2018 and I am still driving this vehicle very little maintenance.
accountCircle Jim K
It has a great durability with virtually no maintenance requirements.
I like that it has lasted for 20 years with virtually no maintenance problems. I don't like that it doesn't get the gas mileage that it used to get.
accountCircle Ashlyn R
It runs like new even though it was manufactured in 2001.
I have a 2001 Century Buick. It only has about 98000 miles on it and it runs great. It has new front tires and runs very smoothly.
accountCircle Kenny I
It works just fine in the summertime.
It works quite well. I have fun while driving, and gas is not that expensive with this car. Music is more regal in this car.
accountCircle Ed H
Keep up with all the maintenance, repairs can be costly.
Car run fine, maintenance every year, protected under carport. Smooth.. Rife, all safety apps work, I take very good care of this duper vehicle!!.
accountCircle Larisa B
This car gets good gas mileage. You can put in $20 and go all week
It is a good car in good shape. It gets me where I need to go. It gets good gas mileage and has needed very little repair

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Angela C
2001 Buick century. If I didn't have wiring issues Would like to drive car.
I have had numerous wiring problems. With ignition and transmission/speed sensor. When you change out ignition switch it will last a few weeks then you have to replace it again. The same goes for the transmission/speed sensor. That will do the same and work for a few weeks, not let you go more than 35 mph then eventually stop all together. I also prefer driving a truck.
accountCircle Crystal G
Piece of junk that we bought cheap and it is old, was probably nice when new.
Its old and needs a lot of work, it needs a new head gasket right now. It needs new shocks and new brakes. It's basically a Junker and we are just waiting until it dies. We got a good deal on it when we bought it used and we were desperate to get a car.
accountCircle heidi M
It's rusting like crazy. I live at the beach and if i don't put it in the garage the salt air ruins it.
It's old. It's rusted. I don't like it's exterior appearance but it gets me from point A to point B.
accountCircle Breanna O
There is no interesting details about my car, it is old.
I bought it almost a year ago. I have fixed the whole front interior of the car. Needs 2 new tires, the back right has a slow leak. The speakers are all blown, so you'll need a new set. It has a dent on the front left side from me hitting a deer. It's not running at the moment.
accountCircle Margaret E
The car does get very good gas mileage.
The lights in the dash do not work so it is difficult to determine how much gas I have. The gas gauge also does not work along with the light behind the park, reverse, neutral and drive. The engine also has a persistent knock to it. The headlights are also very dim.
accountCircle Christina W
Reliable had it for a while but been babying it for a while been a good car.
Good car for now looking for new no complaints. Lot of miles on it. Needs work. Think tray is going.
accountCircle paige w
Its old and rusting out. Not sure why it is rusting so bad
IT is very loud and can't figure out why it is. Has rusted a great amount. Dashboard does not light up.
accountCircle Natasha S
It's very room inside and the trunk is big. It's always a smooth ride.
It runs good but I am not used to driving a big car like that. So I am nervous all the time. I would recommend on to other but I prefer a smaller car.

Buick Century Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

car
Custom
175 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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Limited
175 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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2001 Buick Century Owner Reviews

3.76
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5 stars 26%
4 stars 36%
3 stars 29%
2 stars 5%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Melanie B on March 19, 2021
2001 Buick century review.
It is perfect for our young family! It drives well with regular maintenance. It is comfortable and the sound system is fantastic! We've taken the car on many family vacations and it does great in long distances. It gets relatively good gas mileage. I love the extra third seat in the front, it makes it more spacious up there. It fits car seats really well in the back,
accountCircle Theresa G on February 25, 2021
I have plenty of trunk space and I can accommodate at least 5 people In the car.
I like the smooth ride. I dislike the old age of the vehicle

Ranks #10 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2001 Buick Century has an average owner rating of 3.84 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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4.35
2
car
4.26
10
car
3.76

Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Buick Century has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #3 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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car
32 MPG
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Tie
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30 MPG
3
Tie
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29 MPG

Is The 2001 Buick Century A Good Car?

Yes. It has been very reliable, is still operating efficiently even with 100,000 plus miles, and has not resulted in exorbitant cost for repairs and maintenance.
Teresa G.
Yes. It is comfortable on long drives, has above average gas mileage both in town and on long road trips, and a roomy trunk.
Gabby R.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Buick Century?

Very. Has never left me stranded or unable to afford necessary repairs. Only major cost was to replace AC parts and other regular maintenance.
Ashley P.
It is reliable. The only problems it has us the windows inevitably stop working and it doesn't hold a ac charge.
Nadia D.

Is The 2001 Buick Century A Good Value?

Operating cost is minimal. MPG is probably about 20, which is acceptable. Does not require a lot of work or regular repairs. Cost per month is probably about $30.00.
Amber F.
I was given the car so don't know the dealership cost. However, blue book is around $2,000.00 which is a good value.
Kristina C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2001 Buick Century transmission fluid type?

Answer: The 2001 Buick Century transmission fluid type is Dexron ViATF. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. The gears may become stuck. If the...

What's the 2001 buick century motor oil type?

Answer: The 2001 Buick Century requires SAE 5W-30 synthetic motor oil. Including the filter, the oil capacity iS4.5 quarts. To perform an oil change Yourself, first open the oil cap under the hood. On the underside of...

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Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety