DecodedCarsBuick Century
1 model years from 2005 to 2005, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2005
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.1L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (6)
The 2005 Century in brief
The 2005 Buick Century is a midsize car offered with a 3.1L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 195 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 109-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,369 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 27 highway), 2% better than the 2005 midsize car average of 20.6 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Buick Century has 1 model year in our data, from 2005 to 2005.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (3), exterior lighting (3), exterior lighting › headlights › switch (1).
2005 Century pros & cons
Full 2005 details →What's good
- Few owner complaints6 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 32 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Show all 1 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.1L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 194.5 in | 3,369 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
Alternatives to the 2005 Century
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Ford Mustang | 20 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Honda Accord | 28 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Impala | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2005 Toyota Camry | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 18 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Buick. How we calculate this →