Complaints
132
Crashes
4
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#112 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Crash-related:1
#28 complaints
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
#36 complaints
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Avg mileage:80,318 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | 12 | 1 | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 8 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 6 | — | — | 80,318 mi | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | 27,168 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 4 | — | — | 133,905 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 103 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 3 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK | 3 | — | — | 87,317 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | 3 | — | — | 84,150 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 75,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 2 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS:RIM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| CHILD SEAT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 | — | — | — |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,318
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,168
AIR BAGS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,905
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
103
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,317
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,150
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SUSPENSION:REAR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
WHEELS:RIM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
CHILD SEAT
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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