1992 Buick Century service brakes, hydraulic problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1992 Buick Century — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“We bought this car used, but we have it serviced every 5-6,000 kms. Nothing small goes in this vehicle. We basically drive within a 55 km radius. The tranny would not shift, the body rotted out despite rust proofing, now the rad has oil in it, head gasket, not even 160,000 kms,,,please where are…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Excessive wear of brake pads and rotors, causing poor braking when traveling on wet pavement. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the pads and rotors on a number of occasions. Please provide any further details. *ak”
filed Jan 31, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Century years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Century | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 Century | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 Century | 14 | 9% |
| 2001 Century | 22 | 15% |
| 2000 Century | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 Century | 25 | 11% |
| 1998 Century | 27 | 12% |
| 1997 Century | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 Century | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 Century | 22 | 22% |
| 1994 Century | 20 | 19% |
| 1993 Century | 4 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Buick Century
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.