1981 Buick Century Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1981 Buick Century.
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1981 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1981 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS | 1 | — | — | — |
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