Complaints
287
Crashes
20
Fires
5
Injuries
18
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1999 Buick Century Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#117 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:44,918 mi
Fires:1
#215 complaints
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
Avg mileage:171,184 mi
#315 complaints
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
Avg mileage:71,520 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1999 Buick Century.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & Cooling | 17 | — | 1 | 44,918 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 15 | — | — | 171,184 mi | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 15 | — | — | 71,520 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 13 | 3 | — | 25 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 12 | — | — | 57,786 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 3 | 1 | 95,494 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 10 | — | — | 45,905 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 65,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 69,693 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 7 | — | — | 83,062 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 67,191 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 47,700 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 6 | — | 1 | 66,538 mi | |
| Electrical System:Horn | 6 | — | — | 89,000 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | — | 88,557 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | — | — | 60,352 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 5 | — | — | 56,500 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly | 2 | — | — | — |
Engine & Cooling
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
44,918
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
171,184
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
71,520
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
13
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,786
Unintended Acceleration
12
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
95,494
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,905
Visibility:Windshield
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,333
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
69,693
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,062
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,191
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,700
Electrical Faults
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
66,538
Electrical System:Horn
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
89,000
Engine Problems
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,557
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,352
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,500
Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Sidewall
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1999 Buick Century — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1999 Buick Century reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 1999 Buick Century has 287 NHTSA complaints, 20 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 17 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1999 Buick Century?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (17 complaints, avg 44,918 mi); Exterior Lighting:Headlights (15 complaints, avg 171,184 mi); Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls (15 complaints, avg 71,520 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1999 Buick Century?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,637 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1999 Buick Century?
NHTSA complaints for the 1999 Buick Century include 20 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 18 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 1999 Buick Century have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1999 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 1999 Buick Century?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (engine & cooling) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
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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