Complaints
32
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1987 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
Steering:Rack And Pinion
#23 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
#32 complaints
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1987 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat:Shield Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Steering:Rack And Pinion
4
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
—
Avg Miles
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Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Module
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Child Seat:Shield Assembly
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Column Locking:Anti-Theft Device
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1987 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1987 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1987 Buick Century has 32 NHTSA complaints, 2 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering:Rack And Pinion with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1987 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Steering:Rack And Pinion (4 complaints); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline (3 complaints); Electrical System:Ignition:Module (2 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 1987 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 1987 Buick Century include 2 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1987 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1987 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 1987 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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