1982 Buick Century Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1982 Buick Century.

19811983
Complaints
4
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1982 Buick Century Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#12 complaints

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter

#22 complaints

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1982 Buick Century.

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
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1982 Buick Century — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1982 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1982 Buick Century has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter with 2 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1982 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Torque Converter (2 complaints); Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1982 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1982 Buick Century as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1982 Buick Century?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Buick Century reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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