Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
20 City / 30 HWY
Horsepower
175
Seats
6
Front angle view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Lee T
Excellent, reliable, dependable and comfortable vehicle.
This vehicle, although it has been on the road for many years, still runs as if it were brand new! The vehicle is very reliable and has never left me stranded with mechanical problems. There is no doubt in my mind that the car will be on the road for many years to come and that it will easily exceed 200, 000 miles of service (currently at 120, 000). I would recommend Buick to anyone seeking a reliable, dependable, comfortable and safe vehicle.
accountCircle Jessica o
One thing others should know about the car is that is very roomy and comfortable ride.
To start off, I love the how adjustable the seats are; especially how I can raise the seat up. I love the how roomy the car is, especially in the back seat without the car being too big. I love the smooth ride and how he car handles. The main thing I hate about the car is how low to the ground it is. Or rather, how low to the ground this certain piece of plastic, that is underneath the front of the car, is low to the ground. It is always scraping certain bumps and such on the road even when I go over the area slowly. I can't even think of anything else that I dislike about the car because that one thing irritates me greatly.
accountCircle Chris K
It has a great engine and battery in the Buick.
I can get through the snow. It is a great size car. Gas is to high. I do not like the color of the car. The heat works.
accountCircle Donzel O
2005 Buick Century Limited Edition
Sets low to the ground, don't like that. Has leather seats, would rather have cloth but it was the only car available in my price range at the time. It is very reliable and comfortable. It has power seats and windows, has a remote to lock and unlock car. AM/FM radio, with CD and tape players included. Has air conditioner also.
accountCircle Sandra P
It is a good family care nice and safe.
It drives nice it is safe car to drive and love the color it has a beautiful sky blue color to it I can pack it to the top and still have room.
accountCircle Colleen B
What can I say, it's a reliable car.
My car works well and I get good mileage. I would have rather had a different color, but it does the job for me.
accountCircle Dorothy M
I Love My Buick 13 years old and still runs great!
This is my second Buick Century. It gets great mileage, the AC still works. The only repairs I have made are: brakes 2 wheel hubs and a gas line. The only thing I wish, is that the rocker panels didn't rust out. Because my floorboards will be next and I'm sure my car will still be running. The only thing
accountCircle Darin K
Best vehicle I have ever owned.
I love this car. Is has been so reliable. It currently has 125,000 and still runs perfectly fine. It is actually built on the Chevy impala platform. It is the best car I have ever had. I would recommend this car to anyone. When it does need repairs, the parts are cheap. The tires are only 15 inch tires so you can put a new set of tires on for $200.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alicia S
Ac works great. All power options are In working order
Paying way more than what it's worth. Got played by the car lot I went through
accountCircle Linda F
Its is a good car for being 2005.
Older car needs repair battery tires ride good when running good condition gas mileage good have great sounds system body in good shape no dents. Air condition works great paint in good shape all window work lots of trunk pass seat are in good shape radio CD player lots of room for family car seats.
accountCircle Barb W
The most important thing that others should know about my car is that it is reliable and gets me where I need to go.
My car is older and has a few quirks about it. I do like that the car gets decent mileage on road trips and is pretty comfortable. I dislike that it's constant dings seem overbearing. We affectionately call it our 'naggy mobile'.
accountCircle Christine B
My vehicle is an older car but it is reliable.
My vehicle is very reliable and has had little performance problems. It has started even in the extremely cold, negative temperatures of Minnesota. It is a very comfortable car, and I have had people comment on how nice the seats are. There is also a lot of legroom in the front and back and a fairly large trunk which can hold a considerable amount of cargo. My car has appropriate features for a car of its age and gas mileage is decent for a car of its size.
accountCircle Lisa S
My car is very efficient. And is great on gas.
My car is very comfortable and I wouldn't change it if I could. I am very pleased with my car. I really love the cruise control when I am on a trip with my family and the seats are very comfortable. I also love the gas mileage on trips it takes me about 25 to fill it up and it lasts for at least 100 miles. I don't think there's a car out there that could come close to my car.
accountCircle K P
It gets me where I'm going.
I have enjoyed my century. It's been a good car even though it is rather old.
accountCircle Katrina M
My vehicle has had these problems for over a year.
Its reliable even though we have a lot of problems with it right now. We have an oil and transmission leak and the serpentine belt is cracked. The gas hand is also broken so it bounces back and forth from full to empty constantly so we have to guess at how long so much gas will last before we fill it back up.
accountCircle Cherie U
The only reason why I like it is because it was given to me which means I have no car payment. But I can't stand the fact that it is so big, I'm use to driving a small car. The gas consumption is also something I'm not use to as I prefer 4 cylinder cars not 6 cylinder.
It is a gas guzzler, it has pickup and rides very smoothly but it costs so much to fill up.

Buick Century Models

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175 HP 25-25 MPG 6 Seats
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2005 Buick Century Owner Reviews

3.95
58 Reviews
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5 stars 33%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 22%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Harriet S on March 19, 2021
Old cars are the best just like people.
It is a good car I like that fixing it is easy because it does not have all the new things that new car have I feel that when we go to the mechanic and he tells me that older cars are safer I wish it had backup signals that is the hardest part of driving I also wish that air condition vents were put in the back of my car it would cool better body is made better it is made of stronger material.
accountCircle Lisa S on January 29, 2021
My car is very efficient. And is great on gas.
My car is very comfortable and I wouldn't change it if I could. I am very pleased with my car. I really love the cruise control when I am on a trip with my family and the seats are very comfortable. I also love the gas mileage on trips it takes me about 25 to fill it up and it lasts for at least 100 miles. I don't think there's a car out there that could come close to my car.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Brianna C.

The pros of my vehicle are that the interior is extremely spacious and very comfortable. It also has a large trunk which makes it easy for traveling and storage, and is adjustable to where it can hold six people if necessary.

likeFilled Destinee S.

The pros of the vehicle is that it is comfortable and gets me where I need to go it is a great car great speed it is warm I like the texture of the seats the air conditioning is wonderful the engine and the miles or great.

likeFilled Lauren B.

I like my vehicle because it has good gas mileage, good trunk space, comfortable seats and plenty of legroom. Replacements are easily found and reasonably priced. I can do most of the maintenance and repairs on it myself.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Brianna C.

The cons of my vehicle is that it is an older model, so sometimes small issues will appear, such as the tire pressure light coming on when the tire pressure is fine, or having to replace part more often than you would have to with newer cars.

dislikeFilled Destinee S.

The cons of the vehicle is that it costs a lot to fix costs a lot for gas can sometimes be cold is an old car and that means more maintenance on the vehicle the tires need to be changed or get air the noise.

dislikeFilled Lauren B.

Because the vehicle has a long front and back end, the turning capabilities are not as sharp as more compact vehicles, like a Buick encore or ford focus. With an older vehicle, it can be difficult to find compatible stereo with Bluetooth replacements.

Ranks #11 Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2005 Buick Century has an average owner rating of 3.95 out of 5 which ranks it #11 of 14 other Midsize Cars.

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4.37
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4.32
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3.95

Ranks #5 Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2005 Buick Century has a combined MPG of 30 which ranks it #5 of 15 other Midsize Cars.

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34 MPG
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34 MPG
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30 MPG

Is The 2005 Buick Century A Good Car?

Yes it used to be before my partner drove it carelessly for months and I wouldn't remember to make sure to get check ups on the engine. So it would run with bad oil or almost none at all.
T H.
Yes it is a very good vehicle I have driven it all over the states and is the most comfortable ride I've ever been in before.
Krystal P.
In my opinion yes, for it to be the age that it is it runs just as well as any new model. It is also very fuel efficient and since owning it I have never had any problems.
Tray W.
Yes it's very comfortable I think it's worth the money and the ride is smooth and super comfortable. I'm glad I chose this ride as my car that I would be purchasing
Pamela H.
Yes, not any problems to speak of, good gas mileage, great for the kids, roomy, reliable, large trunk
Steven F.
Yes it is It's a long gas the mileage is good when I bought the car and it doesn't have any money problems wrong with it
Wendy S.
I believe it is a good and reliable vehicle. Its engine has worked for a long time. It always starts in the really cold weather. It has needed few repairs.
Wendi A.
Very! I've had good performance from prior Buicks as well. The dashboard is elder friendly unlike more recent model designs which seem to employ an emoji-inspired design model
Emily B.

How Reliable Is The 2005 Buick Century?

It used to be. Now it makes a bad sound everytime it starts up and it needs a alignment and all four tires need to be replaced.
T H.
No it has never given me baby problems I've only had to change tires and that is it I went all of the way to Michigan which is over 600 miles away from my state in Alabama.
Krystal P.
No problems as of now, I have not ran into any problems nor did it come with any from the seller that I am aware of.
Tray W.
The car is very reliable I haven't experienced any problems with the vehicle at all so far no need to take it to the mechanics at all has been worth every penny I spent on some very happy with the... Read More
Em K.
No, I have not experienced any severe or noticeable problems. It's a very dependable automobile. We love it. So do the kids. No complaints.
Mary B.
No problems with the car so far I guess it is reliable to get back in love this car no problems with this car
Robert R.
Yes it is very reliable. I have never had any problems with it. It’s an old vehicle but it still starts on really cold days.
Heather V.
I've not encountered any that weren't age-related. I'm nearing the 200.000 mile mark on the odometer.
Jamie A.

Is The 2005 Buick Century A Good Value?

No not anymore. I would probably have to put more work in then it is worth if not I probably wouldn't get half back.
T H.
No it doesn't cost a lot they are worth whatever you pay for a Buick century I only gave a very cheap price for mine.
Krystal P.
The price I paid for my Buick was 500 USD, it was an amazing purchase I felt like I received a free car.
Tray W.
It was bought used for about $2,500 with ridiculously low mileage, so it was like a brand new car. It was a fantastic value.
Raul C.
I paid $2,500 for it I was looking for something cheaper but I also wanted a Buick yes it is a good value
Ann B.
I'm not sure how much it cost as a new vehicle. I got it second hand for $1500. I believe I did get the vehicle for a good value.
Jason J.
The 2005 model price range is $4000 -6000 depending on wear and tear. Carfax seems to agree and my choice was rated '. Good value' on the website I used
sandra L.
I don't know its current value. I purchased it used and have had 5 years of good service. At the beginning I had very little maintenance expense. The last 2 years I've had more problems
Stacey R.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a buick century last?

Answer: A Buick Century should be able to last over 150,000 miles with proper care. These cars are designed to last a long time. There are some things You can do while You own to car to make it last longer. Don't...

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Safety & Reliability

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