Complaints
26
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1988 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#14 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
#23 complaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
#33 complaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1988 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | — |
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