Complaints
110
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1996 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#17 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#27 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
#36 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1996 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 7 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | 1 | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | 1 | — | 154,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 4 | — | — | 26,134 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 2 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 146,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 | — | — | 86,850 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 | 1 | — | 105,050 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 26,134 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 130,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — |
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