2002 Buick Century Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

20 City / 29 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

175

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Cassandra B

How it runs and the gas mileage.

It's how you take care of. All cars very cozy and runs great and smooth there's no recalls on this model.

Sharon W

It is reliability is outstanding.

It is reliable. It is old but acts like a new car. It does not need cleaning all the time. It drives well regardless of how old it is.

lydia c

I is very reliable. Starts up every time. Never lets me down.

My car is old but still running strong. A little maintenance here and there. I keep the oil changed. A little rust but it still runs like new.

Samantha D

The 2002 Buick century is an affordable and comfortable car to rely on.

My Buick is 16 years old so it had some problems and has had some work, but only had one previous owner and was in good condition. I enjoy the control for the seats and the way the car handles. For how big it is and how old it is, it gets good gas mileage. I have a lot of problem with electric components of the car needing fixed, such as the power windows. A light in my dashboard is out and I have no idea how to get to it or fix it. For the age and price, though, it is a comfortable and reliable car.

Claudia W

Great car, I'd drive it anywhere with no worries.

My car gets great mpg. On my last trip from ca to TN I got an average of 28 mpg and I drove at speeds of 75 to 90. It is very comfortable, leather interior and custom stereo system. I love it and enjoy driving and traveling in my Buick. Couldn't ask for a better car.

Jordan C

My old, yet more than reliable car!

Well a speaker is exposed and a mirror needs work, but it still starts up and drives well, gets me where I need to go, and performs wonderfully, it never lets me down. When I sit behind the wheel, it feels freeing and calm, that I am in control of the world around me for whatever time I am driving.

Day C

It is a hybrid and had great gas mileage.

I like my vehicle's physical durability, drive style, and interior setup.. I dislike that my car is older and occasionally encounters maintenance issues from wear and tear.

Jon doe

Not gonna lie I love this car,drives smooth,very reliable and long lasting

Negative Owner Reviews

Margaret C

Average car with lower-than-average mpg and some brake issues

Decent car, heavily built. Low gas mileage due to the car's heavy frame. Brakes are only so-so. There have been a lot of brake fixes needed over the years. Underside tends to rust easily.

Dallas G

That it is really bad on gas and that it leaks coolant.

Well it is a 2002 Buick century. It has 65, 000 miles on it. A couple months ago the head gasket blew but I got it fixed. An it also leaks coolant. It is pretty bad on gas but other than that it gets me were I need to be.

Tiffany R

It gets me where to need to go.

I like the vehicle because it gets where I need to go. I do not like it due to fact it has wiring issues. No idea what the wiring issues are. The ac takes forever to cool off the car.

Lori M

Good, dependable family car.

It is a good family car. We have traveled to the beach, to the casinos in Mississippi, and now we have drove it across country, from northeast Alabama to phoenix,Arizona to visit our daughter for the summer. Air conditioner still works very well. We keep the oil changed and the tires rotated and balanced as directed.

Rebecca J

It's a safe and reliable car that does not break down too often.

I like the fact that it has a ton of room both in the the drunk and in the car part. It gets me to point A to point B. I hate that it doesn't have wifi, the trunk no longer opens with the button, the dash lights are starting to short out.

Judi R

My old reliable friend and our journey.

Sometimes it can do unexpected things when it comes to electrical wires. The windows do not work right all the time going up and down. But for a old car it runs well gets me to where I need to be. We took the car from Texas to Virginia just last with little trouble.

Karen K

It is mine. I can fix a problem or not fix it. I guess it is getting older like me so I can identify with it!

My vehicle has about 230 thousand miles so I really cannot complain. It is not the car I wanted but through a situation at the dealer it is the one I got. I recently put a used engine with 40 thousand miles on it in my car and it drives great because at 67 I do not want to start on a new car note. Have had my ups and downs with a car this age, but I must say it has served me well.

Nicholas W

My car is a 2002 Buick century, tan in color, very comfortable.

This car has actually been a wonderful car. I bought it around 100k miles and have only changed the radiator, battery, and fan belt. The car also rides really comfortable, I feel like I am riding in a cloud. Fuel mileage is not bad at all. The seats are more comfortable than my girlfriend's Jeep .

Buick Century Models

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

Custom

175 HP 25-25 MPG 5-6 Seats

Limited

175 HP 25-25 MPG 5-6 Seats

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2002 Buick Century Owner Reviews

4.01

105 Reviews

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5 stars

33%

4 stars

39%

3 stars

23%

2 stars

1 star

Ian M on June 8, 2021

Great qualities for Buick centuries.

My car has plenty of room in the back seat and in the front. It drives incredibly smoothly and it does not consume too much gas. It also has a large trunk. My mechanic also says that these cars last a long time and are very easy to fix as well as find parts for them.

Tiffany R on March 10, 2021

It gets me where to need to go.

I like the vehicle because it gets where I need to go. I do not like it due to fact it has wiring issues. No idea what the wiring issues are. The ac takes forever to cool off the car.

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Ranks #6 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2002 Buick Century has an average owner rating of 4.08 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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2002 Honda Accord

4.26

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2002 Toyota Camry

4.26

2002 Buick Century

4.01

Ranks #3 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 Buick Century has a combined MPG of 29 which ranks it #3 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo

32 MPG

2002 Honda Accord

30 MPG

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2002 Buick Regal

29 MPG

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2002 Buick Century

29 MPG

Is The 2002 Buick Century A Good Car?

Yes it is a good. vehicle. We drive it almost every day. It is comfortable to ride in and drives good. We have had no problems with this car.

Andre D.

Why yes it is, it has been in my family for a good amount of time and it’s always been reliable and never had any major problems. It still runs smoothly today.

Daniel B.

Yes it is a great year. It's a big body car but it's very dependable. But it's also a very comfortable ride to take trips in. Great family vehicle.

Alicia M.

Yes it’s magnificent I love it and it’s awesome I really enjoyed it I would definitely do it again so yeah

Cabin W.

Yes, it's a very reliable car that has a lot of space, and the ride is very smooth. I've only had to do a few involved repairs, but as long as I kept up with the general maintenance/oil changes, I... Read More

Nicole B.

How Reliable Is The 2002 Buick Century?

It is very reliable. It has no problems. We drive it almost every day and a lot of times we drive it to another town 40 miles away and back and so far we have not encountered any problems.

Bennett W.

It has a torn up speaker and windshield crack, but nothing else that can’t be easily fixed right now.

Heather G.

It is very reliable. My vehicle has no problems at all electrical wise. The only thing is my rear view mirror needs glued back on.

Jennifer O.

It is reliable. The repairs I've had to make include: replacing some brake lines, intake gaskets, catalytic converter, heater controls along with more general maintenance like tires, brakes, fuel... Read More

Betty K.

Is The 2002 Buick Century A Good Value?

I bought mine used. But I got it for a very good price with very low miles. Got it from a family friend

Lacey Z.

20,000 of the day you are in love and I have been doing good with my mom is that you have to do that

Rebecca J R.

In general with the age it's at now, it would be a pretty good value. I, however, was gifted my vehicle in very good condition.

Jose S.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do i reset the 2002 Buick Century low tire light?

Answer: To reset the tire pressure in a 2002 Buick Century, locate the fuse panel on the dash on the passenger side. After locating the fuse panel, remove the cover and find a small red reset button. Press the button...

What's the 2002 buick century speaker size?

Answer: The 2002 Buick Century has a speaker size of 5 and 1/4 inches in diameter. This vehicle has two speakers found in the front doors. The speakers found in the rear deck are 6x9 inches. If You are in the market...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Not Rated

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety