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2000 Buick Century brakes problems

32 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 2000 Buick Century, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
32 13% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
71,000 miles 17 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
3 and 0
Injuries and deaths
1 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When brakes problems show up

Brakes complaints by mileage, 2000 Buick Century Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 71,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 0 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 5 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 1 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 71,000 miles
Based on 17 complaints that include mileage. 35% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles0
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles5
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles1
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 17 brakes complaints that report mileage, the median is about 71,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.

What owners wrote

Dt*: the contact stated while applying slight brake pressure at 5 MPH on a city street, the brake pedal went all the way down into the floorboard and the vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle without warning. The contact was wearing a seat belt, but minor injuries were sustained. Minor damage was sustained to the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer who determined the brake lines were corroded. The vehicle was exposed to extreme winter weather and road salts.

Reported at 35,000 miles, September 2006 CrashInjury

2000 buick century. Frequently I apply pressure to brakes and the car will not stop for several feet. I push pedal all the way down, it makes a grinding sound and sort of vibrates but car will not stop. Several times just missed hitting other cars/people. I am also a single parent with small children in my car. I have changed brakes, rotors, etc. Several times in last couple years. Have been to many different mechanics & dealer- none can find problem. Problem most often happens when it is cold outside.

Reported at 108,000 miles, August 2009

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