2003
Buick Century

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Safety review

Based on the 2003 Buick Century base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
3/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
3/5
Side rear passenger
3/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

94% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.7
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.3
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Rusty M from Lee’s Summit, MO
Owns this car
January 28, 2024

Understated Elegance

All these years of me looking right through most any generations of Buick Century’s until I inherited this 2003 Century Custom. I was dumbfounded at the reliability, and believe it or not, the subtle styling & major comfort & ride. Aside from owner neglect, the car started right up after having sat for months and idle for weeks in literal sub-zero temps as if it were in a heated garage all this time. I expected a rough & rattling ride on my first drive home with it, but I was amazed at the quietness & the gliding of the suspension. These Century’s are certainly an under-appreciated vehicle.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Christina M from Mt pleasant MI
Owns this car
June 13, 2023

Love her

I have owned this car for more than 4 years now. I call her my "grandma car" but she kicks arse. Im a sungle mom amd my youngeat has special needs we do 2-5 hour trips for specialist, testing, surgeries and it is very reliable and comfortable too. I feel pretty safe in this vehicle vs so many others i have owned. She had never left me broke down or stranded the only issues was the under body being severely rusted most likely due to sitting in grass prior to me getting her. I've had to replace so many parts but that us just part of car ownership. She has less than 80,000 miles and runs like a champ. Her body will take a 💩 due to the reasoning stated above and the engine will still likely be a beast.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2003 Buick Century?

The 2003 Buick Century is available in 1 trim level:

  • Custom (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2003 Buick Century?

The 2003 Buick Century offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 29 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2003 Buick Century reliable?

The 2003 Buick Century has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2003 Buick Century owners.

Is the 2003 Buick Century a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2003 Buick Century. 94.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 51 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.3
  • Reliability: 4.7
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