Buick Century
Sixth generation · 1997–2005 · 9 model years · 5 trims
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Photo: 2003 Buick Century Limited Package in Sterling Silver Metallic, Front Left, 05-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Buick Century Custom, front right, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 97-02 Buick Century Limited by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2004 Buick Century in Steelmist Metallic, Rear Right, 03-16-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 02 Century Int 1 by Mopar89, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2003 Buick Century Limited Package in Sterling Silver Metallic, Front Left, 05-02-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Buick Century Custom, front right, 08-30-2026 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 97-02 Buick Century Limited by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Buick Century in Steelmist Metallic, Rear Right, 03-16-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 02 Century Int 1 by Mopar89, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | |||||||
| Standard 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $22,700 |
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $23,625 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $24,755 |
| Special Edition 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $26,690 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| Standard 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $22,475 |
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $23,400 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $24,530 |
| Special Edition 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $26,465 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $21,895 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $21,170 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $24,200 |
| 2001 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $20,630 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $23,601 |
| 2000 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $20,440 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/27 (21) | $22,420 |
| 1999 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (21) | $19,335 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/26 (21) | $20,705 |
| 1998 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/27 (21) | $18,765 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 17/27 (21) | $20,125 |
| 1997 | |||||||
| Custom 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $18,395 |
| Limited 4dr Sedan FWD · Sedan | 3.1L OHV V6 | 175 | — | Automatic 4-speed | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $19,770 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 2 | Not rated |
| 2001 | 5 | Not rated |
| 2000 | 7 | Not rated |
| 1999 | 5 | Not rated |
| 1998 | 4 | Not rated |
| 1997 | 4 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.