1987 Buick Century vs 1989 Buick Century
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1987 Buick Century | 1989 Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 28 | 40 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 0 | 0 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 19–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Buick Century | Buick Century |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 8 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 7 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 4 |
| Structure | 0 | 5 |
| Power Train | 3 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 0 |
1987 Buick Century
1989 Buick Century
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.